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HV53 GJG

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,111 mi
Last recorded195,111 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GJG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 195,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 190,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 185,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 176,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 165,265 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 148,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 145,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2019 142,215 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2019 142,215 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 131,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (rear part) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bushes slight cracking

both rear tyres sidewall has slight damage

underside and sills have covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (rear part) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bushes slight cracking

both rear tyres sidewall has slight damage

underside and sills have covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 158,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 151,394 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 151,393 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint o/s/f arm [REAR ARM BALL JOINT FACING UPWARDS] (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f washer jet weeak

oil /fluid leak around gearbox area

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 81,776 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,327 miles

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

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

front discs slight worn

Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,309 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,858 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 20,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,227 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread

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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HV53 GJG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HV53 GJG, 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 HV53 GJG registered?

HV53 GJG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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