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SG53 YBU

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 152,259 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 142,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,972 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 115,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cord, (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,041 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,209 miles

nsf back arm inner bush worn

nsr arm front bush perished

osr tyre 2.5mm

play in nsf wheel bearing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in osf inner rack

Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,208 miles

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

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

nsf back arm inner bush worn

nsr arm front bush perished

osr tyre 2.5mm

play in nsf wheel bearing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in osf inner rack

Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,399 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,259 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)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,209 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage to sidewall on n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 1 May 2012 80,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage to sidewall on n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,878 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,837 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,837 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 50,212 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008
Pass 20 Feb 2007

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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SG53 YBU 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 73.9%.

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 SG53 YBU, 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 SG53 YBU registered?

SG53 YBU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SG53 YBU safe to buy?

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