MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
gearbox has oil leak near exhaust
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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HV53 OVH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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