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SW03 LHD

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,658 mi
Last recorded67,658 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 LHD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,784 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 59,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,386 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 56,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,497 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,704 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,168 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,168 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,252 miles

Nearside headlight cleaning device inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO 245/50/R18(100W)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,983 miles

offisde rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offisde rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak engine area.

Oil leaks at transmission area.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 37,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,451 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 9 Jul 2007 32,328 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 17 Jul 2006 29,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 26,228 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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SW03 LHD is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW03 LHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW03 LHD registered?

SW03 LHD is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is SW03 LHD safe to buy?

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