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M20 PPJ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 PPJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,802 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 138,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 137,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 135,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 134,142 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine trays wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,421 miles

headlights deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,515 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 122,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 16 Apr 2015 115,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,419 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn unevenly and treads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,843 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M20 PPJ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M20 PPJ, 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 M20 PPJ registered?

M20 PPJ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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