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YR53 GRU

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,794 mi
Last recorded108,794 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GRU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,651 miles

air bag light on

front discs low

steering coupling shaft rubbing on heat shield

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,497 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,027 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,977 miles

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

sidewall damage all tyres

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due plastic covers fitted

wear front and rear discvs

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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YR53 GRU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YR53 GRU, 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

How do I check the history of YR53 GRU?

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What year was YR53 GRU registered?

YR53 GRU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YR53 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 GRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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