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MC03 EVY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 EVY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,475 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 120,473 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 119,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 118,517 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,778 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,413 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,276 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,488 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,650 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,244 miles

Oil leak auto gearbox ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 108,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak auto gearbox ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,893 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 101,659 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,785 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,823 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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 uneven wear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,823 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)

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 uneven wear

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,964 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 26 Feb 2008 71,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MC03 EVY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MC03 EVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC03 EVY registered?

MC03 EVY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is MC03 EVY safe to buy?

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