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ND53 JYZ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

287,343 mi
Last recorded287,343 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 JYZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 287,343 miles

Front subframe strengthening plate bolt missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low, 2mm + worn close to cord on inner edge (275/40R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers streaky (standard type) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 287,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (0.7) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Rear suspension arm ball joints excessively worn - Rearmost upper arm (1.95e) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe strengthening plate bolt missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low, 2mm + worn close to cord on inner edge (275/40R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers streaky (standard type) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 273,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play transverse radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play transverse radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 251,294 miles

parking brake effort was only 16% when tested

Pass 5 Aug 2016 220,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2015 186,259 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 186,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 108,947 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,886 miles

N/s mirror backing missing

O/s headlamp lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,885 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/s mirror backing missing

O/s headlamp lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,129 miles

both front brakes slightly worn

both front tyres getting close to limit

both rear discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,619 miles

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

Slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,024 miles

a.rear pads worn

Fail 29 Mar 2008 65,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a.rear pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,017 miles

a.n/s/f tyre perrished and worn

Fail 26 Jan 2007 41,017 miles

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

a.n/s/f tyre perrished and worn

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,902 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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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ND53 JYZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ND53 JYZ, 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 ND53 JYZ registered?

ND53 JYZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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