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HY03 JZH

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,878 mi
Last recorded185,878 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 JZH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 185,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 185,873 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 165,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 165,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,377 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 129,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,176 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,259 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,254 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,949 miles

Front discs lipped

Front wipers smearing screen

Slight lip to rear discs

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HY03 JZH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HY03 JZH, 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 HY03 JZH registered?

HY03 JZH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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