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LS53 GCV

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 155,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 155,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (Front arm - outer) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm - outer) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm - outer) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (Front arm - outer) (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (front - inner) (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 144,505 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly dis-coloured

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

o/s/f top dust cover on anti-roll bar link deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,849 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs off colour

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil residue

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,917 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 116,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,124 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,533 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,123 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 53,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LS53 GCV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS53 GCV, 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 LS53 GCV registered?

LS53 GCV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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