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OA03 AUU

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,318 mi
Last recorded134,318 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA03 AUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear upper track control arm joints + o/s/r lower radius arm spindle worn/play/poor

management light on,tested as per bmw supplied first use date of 24/6/03,dvla record incorrect

n/s/r tyre wear

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,207 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,037 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,905 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,905 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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OA03 AUU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OA03 AUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OA03 AUU registered?

OA03 AUU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OA03 AUU safe to buy?

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