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HT03 DRV

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,704 mi
Last recorded172,704 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DRV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 172,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 165,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 128,004 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,509 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES POOR ALL TYRES REQUIRE ATTENTION /

Pass 14 Oct 2009 855,367 miles

under body covered in trims/ damage to n/s/r bumper/

Fail 14 Oct 2009 855,367 miles

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

under body covered in trims/ damage to n/s/r bumper/

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,923 miles

stone chips in screen/ under vehicle covered in plastic trims/

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,972 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 2 Aug 2007 47,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,190 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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HT03 DRV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HT03 DRV, 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 HT03 DRV registered?

HT03 DRV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is HT03 DRV safe to buy?

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