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YH53 ZDA

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,462 mi
Last recorded223,462 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZDA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 223,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 219,948 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 31 May 2023 219,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked and has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear active roll bar pipes disconnected

excessive corrosion in N/S outer sill panel

Pass 16 Aug 2019 219,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 218,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2018 218,984 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 213,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 202,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 198,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 195,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 195,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 189,313 miles

F/N/S tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 182,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 176,352 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)

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full undertray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2010 176,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full undertray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 152,807 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,565 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 132,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine light illuninated

Pass 8 Jan 2008 105,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,028 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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YH53 ZDA is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 ZDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH53 ZDA registered?

YH53 ZDA is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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