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WF53 YWZ

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,790 mi
Last recorded148,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YWZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 148,790 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 148,323 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 146,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 144,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 128,401 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 128,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,221 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,864 miles

screen damaged in zone b

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,421 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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WF53 YWZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WF53 YWZ, 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 WF53 YWZ registered?

WF53 YWZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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