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VK53 TTE

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,388 mi
Last recorded168,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 TTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 168,388 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 149,819 miles

EML Displayed

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 138,434 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 113,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,654 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,933 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 TTE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TTE, 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 VK53 TTE registered?

VK53 TTE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is VK53 TTE safe to buy?

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