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PF03 WJU

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,411 mi
Last recorded161,411 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 WJU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 161,411 miles

steering rack has small amount freeplay

Pass 24 Oct 2024 157,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 199,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 185,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 169,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 158,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,665 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 129,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,491 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,667 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,592 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 71,592 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,482 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,146 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,676 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,657 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres has slight damage to side wall

Pass 3 May 2007 45,694 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 30 May 2006 32,924 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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PF03 WJU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF03 WJU, 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 PF03 WJU registered?

PF03 WJU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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