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L17 LWB

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 LWB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,690 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,690 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod up and down movment (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,146 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 43,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,144 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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L17 LWB is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L17 LWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 LWB registered?

L17 LWB is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is L17 LWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 LWB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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