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GJ53 SHX

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,324 mi
Last recorded186,324 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 SHX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 186,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,719 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 174,719 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 171,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear cv grease leaking but boot has no splits

Fail 17 Jun 2022 171,960 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear cv grease leaking but boot has no splits

Pass 29 May 2021 165,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 165,659 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 161,599 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2020 161,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 156,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 149,509 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 149,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 143,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 123,114 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,816 miles

indicators fading

rear tyres bold on inner edges

slight smear from wipers

steering and suspension bushes cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,841 miles

slight wear n/s o/ rear tyres inner tread area

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,011 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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GJ53 SHX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ53 SHX, 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 GJ53 SHX registered?

GJ53 SHX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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