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RN03 CAU

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,633 mi
Last recorded122,633 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 CAU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 122,633 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 120,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,165 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 80,165 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,162 miles

EML light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 78,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2014 70,045 miles

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 13 May 2013 60,362 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fault with headlamp washer system

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2012 49,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

245/45/19/98y pirelli

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2011 42,681 miles

offside front track rod inner joint worn

Pass 19 May 2010 36,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2009 34,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,443 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 20,226 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 8,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 8,930 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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RN03 CAU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RN03 CAU, 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 RN03 CAU registered?

RN03 CAU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is RN03 CAU safe to buy?

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