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KD03 BXG

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 BXG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 161,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 155,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 155,064 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 146,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 143,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,049 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 135,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,977 miles

Oil leak Autobox ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 119,963 miles

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

Oil leak Autobox ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,750 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 107,747 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

emissions very clean 0.01k

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,814 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,628 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,907 miles

o/s rear brake disc pads wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,986 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 23,948 miles

Front 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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KD03 BXG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD03 BXG, 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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KD03 BXG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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