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WP03 ODW

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

256,186 mi
Last recorded256,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 ODW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 256,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 244,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 233,897 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 233,868 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 224,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 218,205 miles

bonnet wont open

Pass 6 Aug 2019 215,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 206,325 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 184,766 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 184,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault turned light off (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 184,763 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear plus leaking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 169,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 159,465 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer wall has acut

Fail 20 Nov 2014 159,465 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer wall has acut

Pass 2 Nov 2013 143,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 12,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front head light silthy loose

Pass 25 Jan 2010 89,048 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,843 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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WP03 ODW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP03 ODW, 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 WP03 ODW registered?

WP03 ODW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is WP03 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 ODW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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