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RE03 ZFW

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

under side covers obscured view

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,330 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,176 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 61,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

nsf tyer has side wall damage

drivers mirror is cracked and insecure likeley to fall off

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,162 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,390 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

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 ZFW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

RE03 ZFW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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