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RO03 BLX

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,962 mi
Last recorded148,962 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BLX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,962 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 148,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 147,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 130,911 miles

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)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer side wall

Fail 12 Oct 2015 130,911 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

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)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,739 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 122,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managemant light on

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managemant light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,919 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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RO03 BLX is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO03 BLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO03 BLX registered?

RO03 BLX is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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