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RA03 VOU

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,427 mi
Last recorded125,427 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VOU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 125,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 119,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 116,806 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 17 Jul 2023 111,069 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,165 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 109,160 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,566 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 106,562 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 103,463 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,276 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,934 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides and discs slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake wear light on

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,314 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,786 miles

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,683 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,193 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,193 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,646 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 44,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,156 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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RA03 VOU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

RA03 VOU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is RA03 VOU safe to buy?

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