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LD53 YYO

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,324 mi
Last recorded184,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 184,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 182,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 176,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 169,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 165,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 158,781 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 133,068 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 132,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 117,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,079 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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LD53 YYO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LD53 YYO, 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 LD53 YYO registered?

LD53 YYO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 YYO safe to buy?

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