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RA53 LFH

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LFH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 79,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,007 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,184 miles

offside front tyre small cuts

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,184 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre small cuts

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,008 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,008 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fronr suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,485 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,550 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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RA53 LFH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LFH, 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 RA53 LFH registered?

RA53 LFH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RA53 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 LFH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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