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KL53 FWY

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FWY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 146,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 12 Jun 2018 139,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,108 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,892 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,889 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,891 miles

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

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

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

offside & centre windscreen have slight damages, both less than 10mm circle whitin & outside zone "A"

offside (rear) centre tyre wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,891 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside & centre windscreen have slight damages, both less than 10mm circle whitin & outside zone "A"

offside (rear) centre tyre wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,554 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,827 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 23,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 23,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 10,297 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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KL53 FWY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KL53 FWY, 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 KL53 FWY registered?

KL53 FWY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KL53 FWY safe to buy?

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