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GD03 JDK

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,499 mi
Last recorded181,499 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 JDK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 181,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 169,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 161,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 153,585 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2012 145,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 135,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 20 Mar 2011 135,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 125,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 125,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,462 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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GD03 JDK is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GD03 JDK, 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 GD03 JDK registered?

GD03 JDK is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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