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MJ53 VYG

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,223 mi
Last recorded181,223 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 181,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,392 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 149,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,667 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,426 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,859 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,443 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outside wall

offside front tyre has a cut on outerside wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 107,047 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2011 87,698 miles

o/s/r ttyre worn in side

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDER COVER FIFTED ALSO RUNING OUT SIDE FOR ANY LEAK

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,602 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,472 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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MJ53 VYG 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 84.2%.

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 MJ53 VYG, 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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MJ53 VYG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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