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LF53 RZU

2003 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,824 mi
Last recorded195,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 RZU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 195,824 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 191,153 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 181,620 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothe sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 162,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering inner arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2017 150,342 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,723 miles

smoking on idle

Fail 31 Dec 2015 130,706 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

smoking on idle

Fail 10 Dec 2014 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 90,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,317 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eng oil low

r/brake disc worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,672 miles

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

eng oil low

r/brake disc worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,185 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,540 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,990 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 RZU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LF53 RZU, 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 LF53 RZU registered?

LF53 RZU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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