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VN03 EVM

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,470 mi
Last recorded175,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 EVM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 175,470 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 176,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 175,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 274,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 259,601 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 150,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 149,192 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 3 May 2017 148,682 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,683 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 5 May 2015 124,459 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 124,453 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 113,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,269 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 101,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,016 miles

n/s/r sill trim damaged

n/s/r tyre 3/2/3mm

o/s/f tyre 2/3/2mm

o/s/r tyre 4/2/4mm

chip in windscreen

slight freeplay both rear top suspension arms

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,505 miles

cut to sidewall n/s/f

freeplay o/s/r top suspension arn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,288 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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VN03 EVM is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN03 EVM, 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 VN03 EVM registered?

VN03 EVM is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 EVM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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