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GY53 VLW

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,815 mi
Last recorded226,815 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VLW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 226,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 202,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 202,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 181,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 163,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 163,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 135,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 120,053 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 120,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 102,669 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,252 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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GY53 VLW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 GY53 VLW, 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 GY53 VLW registered?

GY53 VLW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GY53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 VLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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