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HY53 KFN

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,054 mi
Last recorded124,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 KFN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,054 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres on limit

Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,747 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,022 miles

o/side h/light adjusted from too high

Pass 9 Jun 2012 101,886 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 101,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,994 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 93,994 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 86,993 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 85,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 70,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,414 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY53 KFN is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY53 KFN, 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 HY53 KFN registered?

HY53 KFN is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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