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LB53 HKU

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,432 mi
Last recorded211,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HKU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 211,432 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 211,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,049 miles

Front general oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2018 194,049 miles

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

Front general oil leaks

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 175,733 miles

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency low - 18%

Pass 7 Jul 2016 160,364 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)

engine has major oil leaks

nearside front lower rear ball joint has slight play

pad warning light on

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 5 Jul 2016 160,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

engine has major oil leaks

nearside front lower rear ball joint has slight play

pad warning light on

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 131,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,903 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on.

deterioration rear susp. components.

engine light on.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 102,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on.

deterioration rear susp. components.

engine light on.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,831 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,528 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,282 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,319 miles

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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LB53 HKU is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB53 HKU, 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.

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LB53 HKU is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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