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RF03 CAA

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 118,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,770 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steer fluid minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 117,770 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steer fluid minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 103,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 132,735 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,003 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 77,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,002 miles

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

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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RF03 CAA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF03 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 CAA registered?

RF03 CAA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 CAA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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