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RN53 ZMO

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 ZMO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,851 miles

damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,256 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,910 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 72,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,274 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,535 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 ZMO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

RN53 ZMO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RN53 ZMO safe to buy?

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