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LS03 CAT

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,567 mi
Last recorded152,567 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 CAT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 152,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,832 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 144,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,103 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,300 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 128,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,620 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,288 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,953 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 31,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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LS03 CAT is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS03 CAT, 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 LS03 CAT registered?

LS03 CAT is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is LS03 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 CAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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