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HN03 VPA

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,964 mi
Last recorded193,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 VPA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2019 193,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 186,084 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 165,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 148,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,386 miles

245/45/zr19 98y dunlop

strong advisory nearside front tyre worn thin on inner edge offside front tyre also wearing thin (advise two new front tyres be fitted and wheel alignment is checked)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,950 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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HN03 VPA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN03 VPA, 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 HN03 VPA registered?

HN03 VPA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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