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VO03 VYB

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VYB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,381 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 110,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 110,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,106 miles

o/s/r/tyre hascut in s/wall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 76,118 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,187 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 VYB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

VO03 VYB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is VO03 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 VYB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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