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SN53 VHU

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,455 mi
Last recorded173,455 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 173,455 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 173,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 154,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,168 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 146,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,375 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

presenter adviced

Fail 21 Jul 2014 135,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,737 miles

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 28 Apr 2012 122,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 117,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 117,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 102,938 miles

squeek offside front suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

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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SN53 VHU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN53 VHU, 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 SN53 VHU registered?

SN53 VHU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SN53 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 VHU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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