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RY03 RWL

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,508 mi
Last recorded139,508 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 RWL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 139,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper bleed screw welded (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper bleed screw welded (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,430 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 134,427 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play at rack (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s handbrake outer cable broken

Pass 8 Dec 2015 129,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 129,416 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing trapped behind seat (5.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2015 124,126 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 117,540 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 117,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,098 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slightly binding

system fault air bags belt tensioners and belt tention limiters faulty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,041 miles

slight play nearside rack

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling

Fail 13 Jan 2011 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play nearside rack

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,452 miles

Front brake pads on inside are low.

Rear brake pads are low.

Slight play on offside front wheel.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 36,444 miles

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

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

The rear brake pads are low.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The front brake pads are low on the inside.

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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RY03 RWL is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY03 RWL, 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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RY03 RWL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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