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RE03 YCZ

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,122 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,982 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsr tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,151 miles

handbrake operation poor brake readings on lower limit

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 YCZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE03 YCZ, 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

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What year was RE03 YCZ registered?

RE03 YCZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is RE03 YCZ safe to buy?

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