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LY53 USP

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,206 mi
Last recorded234,206 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 USP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 234,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 224,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 224,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 216,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 211,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 195,694 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 195,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 179,963 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 162,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 162,688 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 147,455 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 130,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 130,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,209 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)

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 USP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LY53 USP, 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 USP registered?

LY53 USP is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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