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WK03 KWE

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

213,066 mi
Last recorded213,066 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KWE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 213,066 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 213,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 211,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 210,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 199,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 199,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 169,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 169,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 140,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre lower on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre lower in center

Fail 16 Dec 2015 140,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre lower on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre lower in center

Pass 20 Dec 2014 117,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,686 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,560 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 84,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 66,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,560 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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WK03 KWE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WK03 KWE, 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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WK03 KWE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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