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HV53 OVH

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

236,407 mi
Last recorded236,407 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OVH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 236,407 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 236,405 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 228,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 228,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 219,594 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all four (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion on all four coil springs

Pass 25 Jan 2017 209,756 miles

Nearside Front repeator lens missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres worn on edges

front balljoint dust covers deteriorating

main brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyres close to limits

Fail 23 Jan 2017 209,756 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front repeator lens missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres worn on edges

front balljoint dust covers deteriorating

main brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyres close to limits

Pass 9 Dec 2015 184,828 miles

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

all four brake hoses starting to deteriorate

both main brake pipes corroded

both rear lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust leak at front

movement in offside rear both top suspension arms & lower arm

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 165,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres worn close to the legal limit

front wipers smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2013 154,667 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 154,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 147,783 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 147,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 141,642 miles

gearbox has oil leak near exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,876 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 118,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,580 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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HV53 OVH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

HV53 OVH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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