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2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

353,319 mi
Last recorded353,319 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 EUR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 353,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 205,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear sidelight dim

Pass 18 Oct 2013 182,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2013 182,957 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 167,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HYDRAULIC UNIT LEAK.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 151,590 miles

front & rear brake discs & Pads worn, rear tyres close to limits, Airbag lamp on...

Fail 15 Sep 2011 151,590 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs & Pads worn, rear tyres close to limits, Airbag lamp on...

Pass 9 Apr 2010 129,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 129,530 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes corroding

rear bumper damage

Fail 7 Apr 2010 129,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to under tray, under engine.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 106,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 88,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 88,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 28 Nov 2006 73,306 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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N7 EUR is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N7 EUR, 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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N7 EUR is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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