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ML53 CZN

2003 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,114 mi
Last recorded199,114 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CZN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 199,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 187,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 175,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 175,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 166,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear slight movement in both upper arms

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 150,059 miles

nearside front headlamp plastic cover damaged

nearside rear drive shaft has grease contamination

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight movement in offside rear both upper arms

Fail 12 Mar 2016 149,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp plastic cover damaged

nearside rear drive shaft has grease contamination

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight movement in offside rear both upper arms

Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 126,767 miles

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

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

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

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of floor and brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2013 126,586 miles

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)

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

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

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

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of floor and brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 79,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,077 miles

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(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,975 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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ML53 CZN is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML53 CZN, 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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ML53 CZN is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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