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AD03 ULY

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

277,303 mi
Last recorded277,303 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ULY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 277,303 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Nail in tyre Both front tyres ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front lower inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 274,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 260,752 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 255,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 255,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 244,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 237,529 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 221,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wing damage.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 221,183 miles

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

o/s/f wing damage.

Pass 17 May 2011 195,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 182,504 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 159,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 155,890 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2010 155,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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 19 May 2009 118,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,723 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 59,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,905 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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AD03 ULY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 ULY, 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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AD03 ULY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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