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MH03 EAT

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

214,244 mi
Last recorded214,244 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 EAT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 214,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 207,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 198,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 190,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 183,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 172,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 158,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 148,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 140,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,068 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,831 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 99,831 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,896 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 12 Jul 2010 75,015 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 18 Jul 2009 67,284 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,739 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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MH03 EAT is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MH03 EAT, 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 MH03 EAT registered?

MH03 EAT is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is MH03 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH03 EAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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