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PG53 SXT

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,055 mi
Last recorded186,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 SXT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 186,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 182,475 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 175,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 170,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 167,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 161,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 161,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 150,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 121,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 104,124 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 104,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,176 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 65,227 miles

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

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

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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PG53 SXT is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver 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 PG53 SXT, 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 PG53 SXT registered?

PG53 SXT is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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