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M12 OXX

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

336,872 mi
Last recorded336,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 OXX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 336,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 327,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 315,161 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 301,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 289,115 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 275,406 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 260,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 243,266 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 222,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 152,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,432 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,607 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 8 Dec 2008 46,523 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2008 45,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,022 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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M12 OXX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M12 OXX, 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 M12 OXX registered?

M12 OXX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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