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LW53 DPE

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,617 mi
Last recorded158,617 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 DPE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 158,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 152,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 145,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 145,810 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 139,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 123,713 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 123,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 115,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 105,065 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 100,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four wheels damaged

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,958 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,958 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,275 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged,not exposing cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,275 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged,not exposing cords.

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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LW53 DPE 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 77.8%.

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 LW53 DPE, 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 LW53 DPE registered?

LW53 DPE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LW53 DPE safe to buy?

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