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MW53 FHY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,661 mi
Last recorded168,661 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FHY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 168,661 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 152,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 123,561 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 123,392 miles

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

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

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

near side wiper smeering screen

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,432 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 74,688 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,562 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front suspension components new.poss accident damage

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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MW53 FHY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW53 FHY, 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 MW53 FHY registered?

MW53 FHY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is MW53 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 FHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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