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RN53 KYE

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,440 mi
Last recorded142,440 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 KYE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer dog-leg (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer dog-leg (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged all wheels fitted to vehicle show evidence of curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in engine bay & on underside

Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,020 miles

car wet for inspection

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2015 125,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

car wet for inspection

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,317 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,265 miles

parking light fault. only rear position lights fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2013 93,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,526 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,456 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,140 miles

emissions trigger point not met

tapley brake test

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,269 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 KYE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

RN53 KYE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is RN53 KYE safe to buy?

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