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J50 DHT

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 DHT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 141,002 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 138,273 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 136,803 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 134,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,309 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 125,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 118,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 110,855 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2013 105,225 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 100,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,074 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 91,074 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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 7 Apr 2010 84,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 68,921 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake operates on all four wheels

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside covered in plastic panels

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,348 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 23 Apr 2007 40,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,020 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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J50 DHT is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J50 DHT, 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 J50 DHT registered?

J50 DHT is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is J50 DHT safe to buy?

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