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PE03 UMU

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 UMU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 145,504 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Near brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Near brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 128,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,719 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,282 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 115,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,111 miles

Play in nearside rear suspension.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,111 miles

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

Play in nearside rear suspension.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,491 miles

both front tyres just on limit

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,852 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside front trackrod end has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre close to limit

unable to check car properly due to under body covering

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,709 miles

due to covers under car unbale to check under car components properley

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

offside track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

due to covers under car unbale to check under car components properley

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

offside track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,124 miles

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

nearside front and offside front tyres close to limit and outer edges worn slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,159 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 50,135 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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PE03 UMU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE03 UMU, 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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PE03 UMU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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