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MA53 MJE

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,623 mi
Last recorded123,623 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 MJE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 123,623 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,389 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2013 103,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 82,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres have edge wear and are close to legal limit and outer walls are scuffed

both rear tyres are on legal limit 1.6mm and outer walls scuffed

nail in all tyres

power steering hose ferrule from pump is damp

unable asses underside fully due to plastic covers

Fail 31 Aug 2010 121,040 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres have edge wear and are close to legal limit and outer walls are scuffed

both rear tyres are on legal limit 1.6mm and outer walls scuffed

nail in all tyres

power steering hose ferrule from pump is damp

unable asses underside fully due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,373 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,076 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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MA53 MJE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA53 MJE, 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 MA53 MJE registered?

MA53 MJE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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