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RL03 VTM

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

218,216 mi
Last recorded218,216 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VTM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 218,216 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 336,157 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 316,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 316,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 182,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 275,389 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 4 Sep 2009 156,762 miles

Nearside front tyre has small damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 144,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 133,544 miles

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

a.both rear indecater bulbs going white

a.slight play in rack o/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,061 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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RL03 VTM is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RL03 VTM, 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 RL03 VTM registered?

RL03 VTM is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is RL03 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 VTM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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