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LS53 OBF

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OBF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 116,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 116,074 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking Tank inlet Pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 109,205 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 101,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,875 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 92,651 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,926 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 72,809 miles

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

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,809 miles

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,509 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,417 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,540 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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LS53 OBF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS53 OBF, 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 LS53 OBF registered?

LS53 OBF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LS53 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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