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RE03 ZTS

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZTS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipe line corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 109,162 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 96,974 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 96,974 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 85,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls have slight kerb damage but no cords exposed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge all discs (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 68,552 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO 275/40/R19(105Y)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,328 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,328 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 29,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 25,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 25,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 19,413 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 ZTS is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

RE03 ZTS is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is RE03 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 ZTS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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