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LE03 SWW

2003 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

170,474 mi
Last recorded170,474 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 SWW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 170,474 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated and perrished but still sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2025 163,049 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 160,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 160,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 156,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 156,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 153,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 153,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 150,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc cover is the wrong size fitted, sitting on top of the brake carrier but not affecting the braking system (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishing,cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished but not coursing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishing,cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap rubber seal is perished and starting to split

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on inner part of arm split but not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 145,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 141,025 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to rear suspension pick up. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded with union with brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box rear hanger disconnected from exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,051 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,051 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,751 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,170 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2009 63,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 53,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,605 miles

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

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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LE03 SWW is a 2003 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LE03 SWW, 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 LE03 SWW registered?

LE03 SWW is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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