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SP53 JPY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,910 mi
Last recorded187,910 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 JPY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 187,910 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 187,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 180,025 miles

both rear tyres both on limits

slight wear in both rear bushes

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2015 173,072 miles

cut offside rear tyre cut outer wall not down to cords

Pass 8 Oct 2013 163,538 miles

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 3 Oct 2012 156,061 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 156,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 148,828 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,384 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 138,384 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 131,110 miles

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 8 Sep 2008 124,680 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 116,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 109,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,781 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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SP53 JPY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP53 JPY, 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 SP53 JPY registered?

SP53 JPY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is SP53 JPY safe to buy?

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