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RJ53 OCV

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,128 mi
Last recorded197,128 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 197,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 190,072 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 190,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 183,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside head lamp bottom bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 174,615 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 160,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 147,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,098 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 123,980 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,364 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

passangers side bottom ball joint slight play

slight oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,243 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 93,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 27 Jun 2011 78,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,819 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 OCV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OCV, 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 RJ53 OCV registered?

RJ53 OCV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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