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MP03 BBJ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 145,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 113,033 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,828 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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MP03 BBJ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MP03 BBJ, 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 MP03 BBJ registered?

MP03 BBJ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is MP03 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 BBJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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