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RE03 YGP

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,398 mi
Last recorded240,398 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 240,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 225,176 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 211,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre appears to have been run low in pressure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dash mot reminder reset

Fail 2 Nov 2015 211,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre appears to have been run low in pressure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dash mot reminder reset

Pass 7 Nov 2014 197,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 14 Nov 2013 187,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 187,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 164,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension 'D' bushes on antiroll bar slight wear

n/s and o/s rear tyres inner edges wearing low and n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pads getting close to wear sensors

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 99,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,587 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 YGP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

RE03 YGP is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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