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GU03 YXY

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,372 mi
Last recorded139,372 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YXY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 139,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,013 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 131,001 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 120,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,508 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 116,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,911 miles

air bag light lit

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

unable to fully inspect underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,859 miles

o/s drivers mirror cracked but visibility not excessively impaired

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,859 miles

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

o/s drivers mirror cracked but visibility not excessively impaired

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,210 miles

O/S/F Tyre has cracks appearing in tread & is worn to 1.0mm on outside edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,210 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has cracks appearing in tread & is worn to 1.0mm on outside edge.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,955 miles

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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GU03 YXY is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU03 YXY, 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 GU03 YXY registered?

GU03 YXY is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GU03 YXY safe to buy?

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