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AB51 BMW

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,429 mi
Last recorded145,429 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 BMW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 145,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 145,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 145,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 88,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,876 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,539 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,785 miles

engine light on

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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AB51 BMW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB51 BMW, 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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AB51 BMW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AB51 BMW safe to buy?

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