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RN53 LVP

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,603 mi
Last recorded134,603 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in pipe before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall , 2 locations (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,210 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,345 miles

engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,345 miles

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

engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,958 miles

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

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

front tyres side walls perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,835 miles

N/S/R Tyre outter wall perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2012 63,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre outter wall perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 44,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,939 miles

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

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 LVP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver 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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

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

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