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VX53 WBY

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,072 mi
Last recorded144,072 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 144,072 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 144,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 109,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 108,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,960 miles

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

both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,815 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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VX53 WBY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX53 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

VX53 WBY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VX53 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 WBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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