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VO03 TYK

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,695 mi
Last recorded172,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 172,695 miles

near side front+off side front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 140,685 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 140,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,834 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

air bag warninig light on

brake warning light on

engine managment light on

oil level low

Fail 29 Nov 2007 104,834 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

air bag warninig light on

brake warning light on

engine managment light on

oil level low

Pass 9 Jun 2006 103,392 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 103,312 miles

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

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

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 TYK is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO03 TYK, 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 VO03 TYK registered?

VO03 TYK is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is VO03 TYK safe to buy?

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