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RY53 DSX

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

412,000 mi
Last recorded412,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 DSX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 412,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corroded / Rust

Pass 10 Mar 2021 410,449 miles

Offside Lower sil trim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 410,446 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Lower sil trim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 403,439 miles

Brake Warning Light On Dash

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 403,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2018 387,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 385,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 376,531 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays and covers obstructing some parts,

Pass 16 Jul 2015 371,397 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 371,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 370,757 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 359,136 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 358,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2013 333,058 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 333,058 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 292,925 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 12 May 2011 255,213 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 255,210 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 255,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 214,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 214,602 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 179,940 miles

n/s front tie rod front bush slight deteriation

Fail 29 Apr 2009 179,532 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 86,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,575 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 47,617 miles

front brake discs worn

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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RY53 DSX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RY53 DSX, 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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RY53 DSX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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