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VE53 VHG

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,945 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 147,945 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,613 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 121,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,060 miles

o/s/r door will not open from outside

Fail 3 Aug 2011 107,060 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,517 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,206 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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VE53 VHG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VE53 VHG, 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 VE53 VHG registered?

VE53 VHG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is VE53 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 VHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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