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P2 ULC

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 ULC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 132,888 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 132,888 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,596 miles

ADVISE UNDER BODY SHIELD WAS KNOCKING AND VIB AGAINST BODY, MOVED TRAY AWAY

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASH

FRONT OFFSIDE ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK DUST COVER IS SPLIT WHERE IT GOES ROUND THE HOUSING

NOTE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE COMMIMG ONTO THE TREAD WEAR MARKER BLOCKS 4MON TREAD

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

PLASTIC UNDERSIDE COVER IS DAMAGED AND HOLED

REAR NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE , OUTER CABLE STARTING TO CORRODE

STRONG ADVISE. FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS VERY BADLY SCRUBBED AND DAMAGED

Fail 16 Sep 2010 100,596 miles

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASH

FRONT OFFSIDE ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK DUST COVER IS SPLIT

NOTE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE COMMING ONTO THE TREAD WEAR MARKER BLOCKS , 4MM ON TREAD

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

PLASTIC UNDERSIDE COVER IS DAMAGED AND HOLED

REAR NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE , OUTER CABLE STARTING TO CORRODE

STRONG ADVISE. FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS VERY BADLY SCRUBBED AND DAMAGED

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,674 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

scrapping noise from nearside rear wheel when rotating

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,304 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,131 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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P2 ULC is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P2 ULC, 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 P2 ULC registered?

P2 ULC is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is P2 ULC safe to buy?

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