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LA03 EKU

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

167,428 mi
Last recorded167,428 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 EKU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 148,812 miles

Nearside Headlight aim is cloudy

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 148,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlight aim is cloudy

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and worn on edge

offside front tyre has sidewall damage and worn on edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,945 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)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,311 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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LA03 EKU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LA03 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA03 EKU registered?

LA03 EKU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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