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PK03 BVR

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

229,508 mi
Last recorded229,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 BVR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 229,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upwards arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 223,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 216,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2022 211,574 miles

Rear TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 1 Sep 2022 211,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Sep 2021 209,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 207,372 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 207,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 205,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 205,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 202,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 195,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 189,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 189,631 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 180,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 172,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 172,847 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 162,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 162,103 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 153,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 153,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 144,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 132,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges plus cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner the edges

Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,087 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges plus cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner the edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,509 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2009 106,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 93,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,678 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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PK03 BVR is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PK03 BVR, 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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PK03 BVR is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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