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LR53 CPX

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,796 mi
Last recorded145,796 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CPX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 145,796 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 133,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 133,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,277 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 121,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 118,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Top control arm has slight play

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

Rear Diff has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2018 92,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,090 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,772 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,813 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,526 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,255 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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LR53 CPX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR53 CPX, 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 LR53 CPX registered?

LR53 CPX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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