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RA03 RXS

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

167,160 mi
Last recorded167,160 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 RXS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 167,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ABS Warning On Dash (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 156,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 147,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 144,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 117,131 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 14 Jul 2018 117,131 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,530 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,471 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 107,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,321 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)

both front tie rods have play

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,464 miles

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

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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RA03 RXS is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RA03 RXS, 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 RA03 RXS registered?

RA03 RXS is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is RA03 RXS safe to buy?

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