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LF53 WDL

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,498 mi
Last recorded153,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WDL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 153,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 147,549 miles

oil leak

wipers poor

all discs poor / worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 144,107 miles

NSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 143,892 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NSF and OSF (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NSF tyre cut at outer sidewall.

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 139,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 129,400 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,707 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Slight play at OSR lower suspension arm bush.(marked)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,188 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,977 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,377 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 WDL is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

LF53 WDL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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