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PA03 GZF

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,817 mi
Last recorded156,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 GZF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 156,817 miles

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

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

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

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

oil under engine

Pass 10 May 2013 138,433 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mmtread depth.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 130,613 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 22 May 2012 129,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 129,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,962 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 124,962 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 113,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,154 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)

nail in near side rear tyre.

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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PA03 GZF 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 PA03 GZF, 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 PA03 GZF registered?

PA03 GZF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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