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GK53 LMV

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,840 mi
Last recorded183,840 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LMV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 183,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 183,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 167,574 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

O/s/r driveshaft boot deteriorated

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

Fail 4 May 2016 167,338 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective Catch (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

O/s/r driveshaft boot deteriorated

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

Pass 7 May 2015 150,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 150,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 131,685 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 131,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wiper blade poor

Pass 14 Jan 2012 130,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 99,845 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,891 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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GK53 LMV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GK53 LMV, 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 GK53 LMV registered?

GK53 LMV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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