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V8 KSA

2003 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KSA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 48,355 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 48,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 42,526 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 39,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,463 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V8 KSA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V8 KSA, 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 V8 KSA registered?

V8 KSA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is V8 KSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 KSA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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