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RA53 LNF

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LNF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 104,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,955 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 85,953 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,946 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 63,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 59,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,589 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,166 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,156 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 40,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,776 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 LNF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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