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RG53 CPE

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,892 mi
Last recorded146,892 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 CPE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 146,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 140,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 139,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 133,246 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 120,190 miles

Oil leak ()

both tyres slightly cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 119,931 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

full under covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2016 112,171 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted no allowing fully inspection of seat belts

offside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

parking brake just met the limit 16%

rear both sides tyres small cracks

Pass 12 May 2015 107,658 miles

front brake discs lipped worn

Pass 9 May 2014 103,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,826 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 93,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,110 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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RG53 CPE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RG53 CPE, 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 RG53 CPE registered?

RG53 CPE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RG53 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 CPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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