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ST53 GXM

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GXM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 147,380 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2024 138,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 131,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 126,331 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front sill corroded and holed

Fail 13 Oct 2022 126,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front sill corroded and holed

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,919 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,919 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 108,090 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 99,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2016 84,321 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 71,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 65,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 65,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,472 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,302 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r top suspension arm dust cover split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,028 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,028 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,598 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,122 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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ST53 GXM is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST53 GXM, 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 ST53 GXM registered?

ST53 GXM is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is ST53 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 GXM shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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