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HY53 KJE

2003 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 KJE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,660 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 126,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 122,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,608 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 114,608 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,752 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,751 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bottom under tray fitted

engine undercover fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,751 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bottom under tray fitted

engine undercover fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 72,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 62,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,018 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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HY53 KJE is a 2003 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY53 KJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY53 KJE registered?

HY53 KJE is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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