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YF53 SZO

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,216 mi
Last recorded160,216 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 SZO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 160,216 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014
Pass 4 Apr 2013

front pads worn

front to rear brake pipe rusty

gearbox oil leak

nsr sill damaged

osr tyre worn to limit

rear pads worn to limit

turbo pipes oily at joins

Fail 2 Apr 2013

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front pads worn

front to rear brake pipe rusty

gearbox oil leak

nsr sill damaged

osr tyre worn to limit

rear pads worn to limit

turbo pipes oily at joins

Pass 17 Nov 2011 116,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009
Pass 2 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,666 miles

PARK BRAKE TESTED ON AN INCLINE †no vsi for test procedure

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,429 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 64,423 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2007 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,191 miles

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

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

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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YF53 SZO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF53 SZO, 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 YF53 SZO registered?

YF53 SZO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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