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LF03 JNJ

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,315 mi
Last recorded134,315 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 JNJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 134,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 132,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 126,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 111,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,851 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 106,851 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,384 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,384 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,780 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,181 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,241 miles

alt belt cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,342 miles

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

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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LF03 JNJ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LF03 JNJ, 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 LF03 JNJ registered?

LF03 JNJ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LF03 JNJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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