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LC53 YBT

2003 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,366 mi
Last recorded165,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YBT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 165,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 151,430 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,319 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,111 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,309 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 96,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,699 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,006 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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LC53 YBT is a 2003 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC53 YBT, 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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What year was LC53 YBT registered?

LC53 YBT is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LC53 YBT safe to buy?

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