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RE03 YBD

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,147 mi
Last recorded204,147 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YBD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 204,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 197,076 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 12 Sep 2018 196,456 miles

headlight image poor

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

oil leak front

oil leak rear

Fail 12 Sep 2018 196,456 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

headlight image poor

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

oil leak front

oil leak rear

Pass 6 Jul 2017 182,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 176,373 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 176,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015
Fail 17 Jul 2014

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014
Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Fail 6 Jun 2013 147,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 120,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 97,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2009 97,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2008 72,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,960 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 43,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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RE03 YBD is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE03 YBD, 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 RE03 YBD registered?

RE03 YBD is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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