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ML53 LHB

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,886 mi
Last recorded112,886 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LHB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,357 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,655 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 98,071 miles

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

rear diff corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover on trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 96,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,891 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,341 miles

Bushes deteriorated on both rear lower suspension arms, but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Oil leak ()

Slight knock on front but unable to find play in any components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 91,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Bushes deteriorated on both rear lower suspension arms, but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

under trays / covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,006 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 12 Jun 2012 60,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,590 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 LHB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 ML53 LHB, 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 ML53 LHB registered?

ML53 LHB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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