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YL03 HCG

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

348,948 mi
Last recorded348,948 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 HCG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 348,948 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 348,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 160,736 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 160,729 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 159,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 180,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 152,995 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 152,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 137,768 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 137,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 134,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,454 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 HCG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL03 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 HCG registered?

YL03 HCG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is YL03 HCG safe to buy?

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