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WR53 TRV

2003 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

194,326 mi
Last recorded194,326 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TRV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 194,326 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 184,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 184,773 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction x1 item (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 168,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 137,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,422 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,403 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 108,982 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,119 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,189 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,860 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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WR53 TRV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WR53 TRV, 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 WR53 TRV registered?

WR53 TRV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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