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NG53 CLY

2003 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,072 mi
Last recorded192,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CLY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 192,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 190,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 183,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 176,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 158,816 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 142,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 139,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 138,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 133,142 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 133,121 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,058 miles

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

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

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

brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 120,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

auxilary drive belt shredded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,549 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,549 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 64,499 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 64,499 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,426 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 58,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 53,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,679 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,103 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)

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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NG53 CLY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NG53 CLY, 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 NG53 CLY registered?

NG53 CLY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is NG53 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 CLY shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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