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M19 BNC

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,722 mi
Last recorded160,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 BNC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,722 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 143,910 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush brake pads dics worn (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 141,150 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 131,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 123,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,520 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 86,487 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,076 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 62,659 miles

off side mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,373 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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M19 BNC is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 M19 BNC, 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 M19 BNC registered?

M19 BNC is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is M19 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 BNC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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