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MF53 DGZ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,471 mi
Last recorded140,471 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 140,471 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 140,469 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 138,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,090 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,929 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,894 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,658 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 123,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 123,500 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

serious oil leak from areac of auto gearbox (underneath of vehicle covered in oil)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 114,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 114,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 106,000 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 106,000 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 98,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on,will be mot fail from summer 2012

Pass 23 May 2011 87,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 87,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 76,248 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,030 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 49,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,992 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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MF53 DGZ 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 61.5%.

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 MF53 DGZ, 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 MF53 DGZ registered?

MF53 DGZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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