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LY53 NVT

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,023 mi
Last recorded191,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 NVT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 191,023 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 182,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 166,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2014 166,529 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 148,412 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 148,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 118,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,212 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 20 Mar 2007 14,366 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,589 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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LY53 NVT is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY53 NVT, 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 LY53 NVT registered?

LY53 NVT is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LY53 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 NVT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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