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S100 ARE

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

216,428 mi
Last recorded216,428 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 ARE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 216,428 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 190,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 188,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 185,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 182,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 178,503 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 174,866 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 170,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 164,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 161,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 158,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 158,436 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 154,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 122,936 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 122,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 116,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 114,444 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,352 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,665 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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S100 ARE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S100 ARE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S100 ARE?

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What year was S100 ARE registered?

S100 ARE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is S100 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 ARE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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