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RE53 EUL

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,682 mi
Last recorded171,682 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EUL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 171,682 miles

Brake hoses starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 171,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hoses starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 163,291 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 163,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 156,475 miles

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 10 Oct 2013 156,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 145,478 miles

Child seats fitted in both rear seats

Pass 30 Sep 2011 137,104 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2011 137,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 202,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 182,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 165,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,964 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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RE53 EUL is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 RE53 EUL, 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 RE53 EUL registered?

RE53 EUL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RE53 EUL safe to buy?

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