MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN
Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT REAR ARMS,BOTH (2.4.G.2)
LOUD THUD/KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEN BRAKING REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION
OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT TO HUB AREA COVERED IN GREASE/FLUID
OIL LEAK
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FURTHEST FRONT,ON BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN
Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT REAR ARMS,BOTH (2.4.G.2)
LOUD THUD/KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEN BRAKING REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION
OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT TO HUB AREA COVERED IN GREASE/FLUID
OIL LEAK
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FURTHEST FRONT,ON BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 KBF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RA53 KBF, 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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RA53 KBF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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