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LY53 UAA

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,475 mi
Last recorded187,475 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 187,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 184,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 173,705 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 163,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 158,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 137,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 127,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,583 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 123,583 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 123,798 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,403 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,361 miles

air bag light showing on dashboard

Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,356 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 74,356 miles

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)

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 UAA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

LY53 UAA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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