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RA53 NYB

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 NYB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,846 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 97,965 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,192 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 75,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,369 miles

o/s/r lower knuckle joint has very slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,236 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 37,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 NYB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA53 NYB?

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What year was RA53 NYB registered?

RA53 NYB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RA53 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 NYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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