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YL03 CFJ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,356 mi
Last recorded167,356 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,356 miles

front suspension arms have play

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes have play

Fail 24 Mar 2017 167,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor fuse blown (8.2.3)

front suspension arms have play

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes have play

Pass 22 Mar 2016 158,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 144,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,484 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 125,483 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic cover fitted to underneath of vehicle stopping full underbody inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,399 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,230 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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YL03 CFJ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL03 CFJ, 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 YL03 CFJ registered?

YL03 CFJ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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