MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
both front tyres perished/curb damaged
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake efficiency only just met
offside rear tyre worn inner edge smooth/perished
stonechip to windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour AND BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake efficiency only just met
offside rear tyre worn inner edge smooth/perished
stonechip to windscreen
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front tyres 3mm
both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres 3mm
both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
offside front indicator not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
some wear on front brake discs/ pads good
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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KJ53 LHE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 KJ53 LHE, 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 KJ53 LHE registered?
KJ53 LHE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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