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SP03 XHB

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XHB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,704 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,470 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,367 miles

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

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 wheel bearings noisey when rotating

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,962 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,030 miles

O/s/f tyre on 2mm on edge.

Slight scoring on n/s of windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 57,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,946 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,204 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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SP03 XHB is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP03 XHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP03 XHB registered?

SP03 XHB is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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