MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
misting to front headlight lenses
nsf tyre worn on the outer edge
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush recommend replacement (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
engine oil level low
osf has a used shocker fitted
some brake pipes greased
srs light not illuminating
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush recommend replacement (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
engine oil level low
some brake pipes greased
Both front brake hoses perishing
Misting of oil around gearbox sump
Misting of oil around inlet manifold
N/S/R fog lamp inop
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (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 split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front brake hoses perishing
Brake pad warning light on
Misting of oil around gearbox sump
Misting of oil around inlet manifold
N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit - 245/50/18 100w
N/S/R brake hose perishing
N/S/R fog lamp inop
N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit - 245/50/18 100w
play in o/s steering rack end
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
play in o/s steering rack end
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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YC53 KBD 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 68.2%.
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 YC53 KBD, 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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YC53 KBD is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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