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GJ53 FKH

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,817 mi
Last recorded216,817 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 FKH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 216,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 203,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 203,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 184,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 160,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 160,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 126,649 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,013 miles

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

air bag light illuminated

Fail 10 Jan 2009 59,367 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 59,367 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,252 miles

minor play and wear in steering rack

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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GJ53 FKH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ53 FKH, 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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GJ53 FKH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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