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FV53 RXY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RXY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,939 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,749 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 77,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,323 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner and outter edges

Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking on inner and outter edges

Fail 1 Nov 2013 71,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,061 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,981 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,301 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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FV53 RXY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV53 RXY, 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 FV53 RXY registered?

FV53 RXY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is FV53 RXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 RXY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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