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YC53 KBD

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,029 mi
Last recorded241,029 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KBD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 241,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 236,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 230,517 miles

nsf tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 223,740 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 223,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 215,932 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Misting of oil around gearbox sump

Misting of oil around inlet manifold

N/S/R fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Aug 2016 215,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 206,093 miles

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 1 Aug 2015 206,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 191,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 177,890 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 177,670 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 160,453 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 160,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,265 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 121,428 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 120,930 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,268 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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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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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