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LX03 XTY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 XTY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 124,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,759 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 114,759 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,922 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 104,083 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 90,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,514 miles

brake pad warning lamp staying on

Fail 10 Dec 2010 71,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low on the inner edge of treads,and the n/s has a deep gouge in the outer sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2lts of oil added to engine

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low on the inner edge of treads,and the n/s has a deep gouge in the outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,994 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW,TOPPED UP

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON THE CENTRE AND INNER SECTIONS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,634 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 22 May 2006 34,829 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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LX03 XTY 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 72.2%.

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 LX03 XTY, 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 LX03 XTY registered?

LX03 XTY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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