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FP03 DZB

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,259 mi
Last recorded248,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 DZB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 248,259 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 248,245 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 154,258 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 259,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 259,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 251,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 239,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 216,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2012 216,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 193,635 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 193,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 169,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 145,045 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 6 May 2008 117,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,818 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 93,816 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads appear very low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,451 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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FP03 DZB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 103,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP03 DZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP03 DZB registered?

FP03 DZB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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