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HW03 HHL

2003 BMW 730

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,447 mi
Last recorded150,447 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 HHL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 150,447 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 149,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (5.1.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket/hanger missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S/R lower wishbone (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,362 miles

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

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 4 Nov 2013 90,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both rear tyres inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,172 miles

Oil leak

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,461 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,936 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,605 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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HW03 HHL is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HW03 HHL, 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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HW03 HHL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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