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VK53 FNE

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FNE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,944 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,887 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,223 miles

near side rear off side rear tyres wearing from in side edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,245 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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VK53 FNE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VK53 FNE, 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 VK53 FNE registered?

VK53 FNE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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