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OU53 YVO

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,930 mi
Last recorded167,930 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 YVO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 167,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 157,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 157,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 149,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 149,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 138,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 138,836 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 114,526 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,667 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)

carried out smoke test, but no smoke admitted at time of test including rpm setup.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 73,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 54,192 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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OU53 YVO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU53 YVO, 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 OU53 YVO registered?

OU53 YVO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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