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LF53 NFY

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

222,570 mi
Last recorded222,570 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NFY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 222,570 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 216,552 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 214,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 203,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 193,811 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 187,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 182,415 miles

Front pad warning lamp sensor not connected

Headlamp cleaning device not working both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 182,208 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device not working both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear Wear indicator not fitted to pads

Pass 31 Oct 2017 175,119 miles

Offside Rear brake warning wire connected but not connected to pads

n/s/f brake warning wire connected but not connected to pads

Fail 31 Oct 2017 175,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake warning wire connected but not connected to pads

n/s/f brake warning wire connected but not connected to pads

Pass 12 Oct 2016 165,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 157,024 miles

O/S Parking brake performance low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,529 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 147,529 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 123,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 112,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,738 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 100,531 miles

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

Plastic covers on sills and underside c annot check perscribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2009 85,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,789 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 58,904 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,901 miles

front to rear undertrays fitted. visible check only.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,923 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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LF53 NFY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF53 NFY, 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 LF53 NFY registered?

LF53 NFY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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