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LY03 XMB

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XMB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 102,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 161,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,544 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,976 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge and cracking around the outer edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge and cracking around the outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,767 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 62,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,066 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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LY03 XMB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LY03 XMB, 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 LY03 XMB registered?

LY03 XMB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is LY03 XMB safe to buy?

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