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PF53 KSE

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,551 mi
Last recorded76,551 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 KSE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 76,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 76,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,175 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 72,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,233 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,515 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,389 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,253 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,957 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,018 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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PF53 KSE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PF53 KSE, 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 PF53 KSE registered?

PF53 KSE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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