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SUI 2207

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,772 mi
Last recorded147,772 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 2207
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 147,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 147,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge 245/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,229 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 135,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 135,635 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,413 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,345 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 134,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 127,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,310 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 99,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 91,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,613 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 18 Sep 2007 56,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,797 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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SUI 2207 is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUI 2207, 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 SUI 2207 registered?

SUI 2207 is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is SUI 2207 safe to buy?

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