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RN53 LWZ

2003 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,218 mi
Last recorded166,218 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LWZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 166,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 155,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension lower bushes both sides slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Nov 2016 155,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension lower bushes both sides slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Dec 2015 152,071 miles

both front and n/s rear coil springs corroded

n/s rear brake back plate missing

slight play o/s suspect steering rack axial joint

Pass 11 Dec 2014 148,731 miles

slight loss of grease from n/s rear outer drive shaft boot...both rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm....n/s front antiroll bar link worn and knocking

Fail 11 Dec 2014 148,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight loss of grease from n/s rear outer drive shaft boot...both rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm....n/s front antiroll bar link worn and knocking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,035 miles

slight play n/s front antiroll bar link slight play o/s steering rack axial joint

Fail 21 Nov 2013 136,034 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play n/s front antiroll bar link slight play o/s steering rack axial joint

Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,947 miles

diff casing corroded o/s rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,560 miles

Both rear tyres min 3mm.

Very slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 109,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres min 3mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,416 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.pads appear to be ok slight play n/s and o/s rear suspension arms

Pass 31 Dec 2009 76,220 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 76,220 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,347 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,505 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 LWZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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