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A19 NPA

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,461 mi
Last recorded190,461 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 NPA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 190,461 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 190,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 181,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 181,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 169,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2015 163,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 156,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 156,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 149,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 133,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 107,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 107,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 107,124 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,232 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 97,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,642 miles

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

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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A19 NPA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A19 NPA, 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 A19 NPA registered?

A19 NPA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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