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GL03 NSV

2003 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 NSV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,090 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 102,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,008 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 88,236 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,145 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 22 Oct 2013 82,145 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 7 May 2013 79,581 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 May 2012 73,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 69,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 63,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,731 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,868 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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GL03 NSV is a 2003 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 NSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL03 NSV registered?

GL03 NSV is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is GL03 NSV safe to buy?

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