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PN53 HRR

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,241 mi
Last recorded165,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 HRR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 165,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,524 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 7 Apr 2017 150,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear ball joints slight leaking both

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,215 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2015 124,967 miles

n/s rear tyre low

Fail 13 Mar 2015 124,965 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre low

Fail 3 Oct 2014 124,598 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2013 119,203 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

chunks out of both front tyres outer sidewalls

o/s/r suspension arm front inner bush started to split

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,824 miles

air bag light on

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm

nail in n/s front tyre

slight play at power rack o/s

Fail 4 Sep 2012 112,824 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm

nail in n/s front tyre

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Fail 16 Nov 2011 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,707 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,378 miles

rear tyres on 2mm markers

Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,697 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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PN53 HRR is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN53 HRR, 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 PN53 HRR registered?

PN53 HRR is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 HRR safe to buy?

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