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SY53 VXL

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VXL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 153,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 144,725 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 144,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 139,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 137,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 135,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust joint deteriorated.

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

Fail 1 May 2019 135,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust joint deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 133,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange broken, slight leak. (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 133,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange broken, slight leak. (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck clamp broken. (7.2.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,587 miles

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

O/S rear drive shaft cv boot leaking grease.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 127,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

O/S rear drive shaft cv boot leaking grease.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,465 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,963 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 112,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

As per refusal certificate Park brake only just met the minimum efficiency of 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 106,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,134 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 94,131 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,071 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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SY53 VXL 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 65.5%.

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 SY53 VXL, 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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SY53 VXL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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