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LR53 WNA

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WNA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,158 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside rear linkrod slight play

Nearside rear wheel been repaired

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2020 131,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension joint noisy

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,011 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,989 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,732 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,546 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,191 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,354 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,024 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 88,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 80,856 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 74,573 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 WNA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LR53 WNA, 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 LR53 WNA registered?

LR53 WNA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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