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SD53 ZLO

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,868 mi
Last recorded100,868 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,199 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 89,749 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2015 82,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,449 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,152 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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SD53 ZLO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SD53 ZLO, 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

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What year was SD53 ZLO registered?

SD53 ZLO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SD53 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 ZLO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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