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RN53 JFV

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,762 mi
Last recorded127,762 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 JFV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,762 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

very strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit

wear ridges on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,532 miles

nearside front tyre has small cuts in the outer wall but not deep enough to see cords

offside front and rear tyre's have small cuts in outer walls but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,362 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 JFV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFV, 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 RN53 JFV registered?

RN53 JFV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 JFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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