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SO03 OYG

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,345 mi
Last recorded207,345 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 207,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 198,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 198,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 186,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 168,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 162,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 148,222 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 148,222 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,576 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 129,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 17 Feb 2012 108,138 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,138 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,608 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,014 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,456 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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SO03 OYG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SO03 OYG, 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 SO03 OYG registered?

SO03 OYG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is SO03 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 OYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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