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SP53 WMM

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,551 mi
Last recorded196,551 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 WMM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 196,551 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 196,551 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 193,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 177,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 160,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 152,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 233,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 223,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 122,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,668 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on.

front brake discs slight worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,908 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,216 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,292 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 WMM is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WMM, 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 SP53 WMM registered?

SP53 WMM is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is SP53 WMM safe to buy?

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