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MG02 MMG

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

267,795 mi
Last recorded267,795 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 MMG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 267,795 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2019 267,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 264,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 257,620 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake control modified, but not inappropriately swatch relay intermitant (3.1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to offsiderear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 257,510 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint burst (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front Electronic parking brake control modified, but not inappropriately swatch relay intermitant (3.1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to offsiderear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 136,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 125,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 197,186 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 16 Jul 2013 171,618 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 152,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,605 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 20 Jun 2011 128,605 miles

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

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

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 8 Jul 2010 109,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,667 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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MG02 MMG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MG02 MMG, 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 MG02 MMG registered?

MG02 MMG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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