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RA53 KBF

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KBF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 157,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 152,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,792 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 134,792 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,084 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,878 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 96,871 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,346 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,340 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 80,934 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 53,390 miles

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.

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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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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