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YC03 UZF

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

350,439 mi
Last recorded350,439 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 UZF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 350,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 350,438 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Air bag lamp on.

Brake warning lamp on.

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 312,849 miles

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2011 279,258 miles

creaking from front when brake applied

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in both rear suspension arms

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2011 279,227 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

stone chips in windscreen

creaking from front when brake applied

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in both rear suspension arms

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 19 Nov 2009 227,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 227,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 175,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 175,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 140,265 miles

advise intermitant fault on offside number plate light requires further inspection/repair (possible loose conection)

brake warning light illuminated

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2007 140,265 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise intermitant fault on offside number plate light require further inspection/repair (possible loose connection)

brake warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic covers fitted nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2006 105,313 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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YC03 UZF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC03 UZF, 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 YC03 UZF registered?

YC03 UZF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YC03 UZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 UZF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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