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RY03 BFM

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,944 mi
Last recorded76,944 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 BFM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,944 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 76,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,624 miles

Front disc corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm marked with yellow chock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm marked with yellow chock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front disc corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at the front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted/ under cover fitted

rear tyres feathing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at the front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted/ under cover fitted

rear tyres feathing

Pass 3 May 2016 64,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,220 miles

jacking point N/S/R missing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 61,220 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

jacking point N/S/R missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,329 miles

The n/s/f tyre has damage to the sidewall.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,328 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The n/s/f tyre has damage to the sidewall.

Pass 31 Oct 2011
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,261 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,231 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 9 Jan 2008 35,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,078 miles

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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RY03 BFM is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY03 BFM, 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 RY03 BFM registered?

RY03 BFM is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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