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LR03 WXX

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,927 mi
Last recorded109,927 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 WXX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2017 109,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,039 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,693 miles

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,413 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,468 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,947 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,205 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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LR03 WXX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR03 WXX, 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 LR03 WXX registered?

LR03 WXX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LR03 WXX safe to buy?

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