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RE03 ZXH

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,826 mi
Last recorded204,826 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 204,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 204,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 192,970 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 192,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 184,417 miles

Front both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Rear both Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 173,518 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring most under body compnents

Fail 11 Mar 2016 173,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster wont adjust hieght (1.8)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring most under body compnents

Pass 3 Apr 2015 156,664 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 151,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 143,523 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 143,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,595 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 109,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,594 miles

handbrake efficiency only just within the lower limits, advise repair

Pass 12 Jul 2008 98,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 98,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,665 miles

nsr tyre on 2.0mm of tread

osr tyre on 2.0mm of tread

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 ZXH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

RE03 ZXH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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