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YR53 MXN

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,440 mi
Last recorded141,440 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 MXN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,440 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 136,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,735 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 132,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 110,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 101,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,451 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,410 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,410 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,523 miles

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

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly streaky

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly streaky

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,501 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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YR53 MXN is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MXN, 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 YR53 MXN registered?

YR53 MXN is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is YR53 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 MXN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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