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NG03 NHB

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 NHB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 178,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 178,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 167,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 167,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 157,524 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 157,524 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 131,714 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2018 125,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 125,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,567 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,175 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 161,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,201 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Both front discs lipped.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 79,046 miles

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

Air bag warning light on.

Both front discs lipped.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,120 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres worn unevenly.

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,513 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

signs of play/wear to o/s/r thrust arm bush needs replacing A.S.A.P

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,979 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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NG03 NHB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NG03 NHB, 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 NG03 NHB registered?

NG03 NHB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is NG03 NHB safe to buy?

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