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GV03 CXZ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,347 mi
Last recorded184,347 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 CXZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 184,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 179,564 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 179,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 165,607 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 165,603 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 275/40/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes by rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 157,077 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,474 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine slightly smokey when cold

Pass 22 May 2012 98,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 85,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,051 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,215 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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GV03 CXZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV03 CXZ, 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 GV03 CXZ registered?

GV03 CXZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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