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GV53 ULK

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ULK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

front brake hoses perishing

signs of corrosion on fuel lines

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working on dash (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

front brake hoses perishing

signs of corrosion on fuel lines

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, cords not exposed

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

self levelling suspension pipes corroded at rear

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

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

cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, cords not exposed

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

self levelling suspension pipes corroded at rear

Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,639 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,340 miles

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

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

rear number plate lamp lens damaged,offside

signs of damage/deterioration to inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

signs of sidewall deterioration to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,578 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,146 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,185 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,067 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,067 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,585 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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GV53 ULK is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV53 ULK, 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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GV53 ULK is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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