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RA53 KFG

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,766 mi
Last recorded166,766 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KFG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 166,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 161,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 158,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 155,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 152,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 142,189 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both stabilizer link rods (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 138,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 133,373 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 125,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 117,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 104,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 104,848 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,773 miles

airbag light on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 86,773 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,243 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,920 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,146 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 50,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre, both inner and outer walls damaged(driven when flat)- + worn on both inner and outer edges

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,558 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 KFG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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