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WK03 UYC

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,084 mi
Last recorded163,084 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 UYC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 163,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,810 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,124 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,124 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 133,266 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,790 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,878 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 95,824 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,460 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads 80% worn

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper split

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,257 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 UYC is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK03 UYC, 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 WK03 UYC registered?

WK03 UYC is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WK03 UYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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