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PA03 YFU

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,894 mi
Last recorded124,894 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YFU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,894 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 108,853 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,870 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 83,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 73,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,083 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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PA03 YFU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YFU, 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 PA03 YFU registered?

PA03 YFU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PA03 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 YFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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