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SM53 HDH

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

208,978 mi
Last recorded208,978 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 HDH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 208,978 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower outer [hub bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 200,974 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2017 200,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working and outer cover missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2016 189,941 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 189,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 189,847 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 172,543 miles

off side front tyre wall worn

oil leak

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

under trays and covers fitted to engine bay and under body area . unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Aug 2015 172,542 miles

Front front brake application uneven 49% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed inner wheel arch area (1.9.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side front tyre wall worn

oil leak

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

under trays and covers fitted to engine bay and under body area . unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 May 2014 158,903 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 158,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 143,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2013

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 113,119 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)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 115,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 88,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,419 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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SM53 HDH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM53 HDH, 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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SM53 HDH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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