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FV03 BVW

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,411 mi
Last recorded194,411 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 BVW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 194,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 185,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 185,069 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 175,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has dsamage in Zone 'B' but not affecting drivers view

Fail 25 Jan 2017 175,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has dsamage in Zone 'B' but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2016 154,350 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

parking brake just met the limit 16%

Fail 31 Dec 2015 247,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 139,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 139,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 123,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 18 Dec 2013 123,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Dec 2012 108,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,805 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 71,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,201 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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FV03 BVW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV03 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 BVW registered?

FV03 BVW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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