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RN53 BFE

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,864 mi
Last recorded176,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BFE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 176,864 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Vehicle slightly smoking on acceleration

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 176,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Vehicle slightly smoking on acceleration

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 167,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slightly smoking cover fitted oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 158,730 miles

cover fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 158,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 147,286 miles

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

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 7 Jan 2014 135,342 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 7 Jan 2013 121,466 miles

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 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 109,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 91,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,364 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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RN53 BFE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN53 BFE, 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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RN53 BFE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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