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VX53 OPM

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,230 mi
Last recorded174,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OPM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 174,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 174,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,952 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,788 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 150,604 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,680 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 14 Dec 2017 140,224 miles

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

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 140,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,962 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 136,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 131,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2013 128,526 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 125,300 miles

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

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

full undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2012 125,296 miles

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

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

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

full undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 119,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 6 Oct 2009 117,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,911 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 86,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2007 86,950 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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VX53 OPM is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX53 OPM, 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 VX53 OPM registered?

VX53 OPM is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is VX53 OPM safe to buy?

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