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RE03 YTD

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YTD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 146,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 140,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,486 miles

evidence of oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,719 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 104,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,056 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,825 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,763 miles

All tyres low.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 49,469 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,856 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,376 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 YTD is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

RE03 YTD is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is RE03 YTD safe to buy?

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