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RJ53 JVR

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,349 mi
Last recorded194,349 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JVR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 194,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 181,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 179,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 179,491 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 166,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 166,549 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt anchor not visible (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour n/s headlamp weak light and pink in colour (1.7.6)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint Front brake reaction bushes split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper back wishbone dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ARB Link dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint knuckle ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear indicators starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 145,451 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 135,635 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 135,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 82,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,992 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,992 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,163 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,657 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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RJ53 JVR is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ53 JVR, 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 RJ53 JVR registered?

RJ53 JVR is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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