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XDZ 5358

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,218 mi
Last recorded105,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 5358
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2026 105,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 98,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,385 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,817 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 69,142 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,999 miles

Oil leak

light condensation to both front headlamp lenses

rattle from exhaust front pipe area

Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,999 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working angle eye (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

light condensation to both front headlamp lenses

rattle from exhaust front pipe area

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,505 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 57,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,853 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,432 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,614 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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XDZ 5358 is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XDZ 5358, 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 XDZ 5358 registered?

XDZ 5358 is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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