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FP03 DZG

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

231,261 mi
Last recorded231,261 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 231,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 204,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 204,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 172,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 157,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 151,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 148,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 140,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,145 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,619 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 DZG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

FP03 DZG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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