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K15 HEB

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,844 mi
Last recorded197,844 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 HEB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 197,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 193,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 184,017 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 173,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside HEAD LAMP BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 173,436 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside HEAD LAMP BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,931 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 158,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 144,479 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 144,476 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,632 miles

Nearsid rear tyre have slight damaged in outer sidwall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 107,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,793 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,793 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 83,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,919 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,919 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,351 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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K15 HEB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K15 HEB, 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 K15 HEB registered?

K15 HEB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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