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SR53 NFU

2003 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 NFU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,639 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,309 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,304 miles

both front suspension arms // rear arms // inner bushes showing seperation

both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes showing movement

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,778 miles

both rear lower outer trailing arms showing movement

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,125 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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SR53 NFU is a 2003 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR53 NFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 728 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR53 NFU?

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What year was SR53 NFU registered?

SR53 NFU is a 2003 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SR53 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 NFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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