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RE03 YMA

2003 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,986 mi
Last recorded167,986 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YMA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 167,986 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 157,824 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 157,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on and handbrake button broken

Pass 8 Aug 2011 144,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 144,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 128,133 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on limit on edges

n/s/r side window cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,133 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on limit on edges

n/s/r side window cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,939 miles

both rear tyres on limit

rear no plate fading

small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,801 miles

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

air bag light on

nsf tyre has cut in tread,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,995 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 13 Jul 2006 61,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YMA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YMA, 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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RE03 YMA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is RE03 YMA safe to buy?

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