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GK53 OHY

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,229 miles

Split in n/s/f tyre inner wall.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,352 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OHY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK53 OHY, 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

How do I check the history of GK53 OHY?

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What year was GK53 OHY registered?

GK53 OHY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GK53 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 OHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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