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RE03 YCC

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,777 mi
Last recorded149,777 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YCC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 140,347 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 132,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,702 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 121,558 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 1 Sep 2011 114,964 miles

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2011 114,964 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 114,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,201 miles

Nearside 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 6 Oct 2008 88,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2007 72,474 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,829 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2006 58,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,132 miles

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted to vehicle only able to check visable components

Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,733 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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RE03 YCC is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

RE03 YCC is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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