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SC03 RTV

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,933 mi
Last recorded127,933 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 RTV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 122,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 122,763 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 188,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 184,169 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2021 184,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 182,741 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 182,741 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 177,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 172,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 159,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 146,500 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 146,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,859 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,765 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 52,116 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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SC03 RTV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SC03 RTV, 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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What year was SC03 RTV registered?

SC03 RTV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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