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LC53 NPV

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,165 mi
Last recorded183,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NPV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 183,165 miles

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

N/S/R plastic sill hanging off. Been damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Bonnet stays do not support bonnet

Fail 30 Jun 2017 183,165 miles

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

N/S/R plastic sill hanging off. Been damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Bonnet stays do not support bonnet

Pass 15 Jun 2016 179,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 177,599 miles

Offside front tyre has sidewall damaged, no cords showing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 177,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside front tyre has sidewall damaged, no cords showing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2013 169,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 169,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 160,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 149,934 miles

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

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection,

Pass 4 Feb 2010 138,316 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 121,194 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Feb 2009 120,986 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Feb 2008 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 79,914 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 61,856 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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LC53 NPV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC53 NPV, 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 LC53 NPV registered?

LC53 NPV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is LC53 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 NPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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