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LF53 ZCZ

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,761 mi
Last recorded148,761 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZCZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 148,761 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 148,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 182,798 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 73,783 miles

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

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)

insufficient smoke emissions emitted to trigger smoke meter.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,795 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,287 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 33,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZCZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

LF53 ZCZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is LF53 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 ZCZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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