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SW53 GXH

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GXH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 146,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,390 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,057 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 130,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,135 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 123,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,100 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 69,294 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,187 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r outer cv boot leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,462 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,641 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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SW53 GXH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW53 GXH, 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 SW53 GXH registered?

SW53 GXH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SW53 GXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 GXH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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