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VO03 SXY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,489 mi
Last recorded132,489 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 SXY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 132,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 124,719 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

straring rack gator split

Pass 11 Jul 2009 94,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,536 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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VO03 SXY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 VO03 SXY, 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 VO03 SXY registered?

VO03 SXY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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