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RA03 SXE

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,983 mi
Last recorded139,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 SXE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 139,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 135,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 135,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 129,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,107 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,254 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 118,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2016 111,086 miles

brake pipes across rear greased

Pass 24 Oct 2015 169,751 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,859 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Track rod has slight wear

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S Track rod has slight wear

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,303 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,666 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,478 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,478 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,117 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,980 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,509 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 42,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SXE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RA03 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 SXE registered?

RA03 SXE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is RA03 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 SXE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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