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RN03 YLW

2003 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,089 mi
Last recorded215,089 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 YLW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 215,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 211,374 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 211,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 207,342 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 200,268 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 194,892 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays(covers)fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 190,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 184,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and both rear tyres inner edges slight wear

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 184,345 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and both rear tyres inner edges slight wear

Pass 27 Jan 2015 176,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 162,340 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner and outer edges slight wear

Fail 19 Feb 2014 162,340 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner and outer edges slight wear

Fail 13 Feb 2013 144,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 144,516 miles

airbag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 116,316 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 116,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Feb 2010 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,103 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,451 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 57,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,451 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 YLW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

RN03 YLW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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