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AD53 KYY

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

332,975 mi
Last recorded332,975 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 332,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 320,270 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 310,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 310,438 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 281,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 254,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 254,045 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 229,867 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 229,707 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 201,700 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 175,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 153,723 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 153,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 128,287 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 128,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 99,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 67,790 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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AD53 KYY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD53 KYY, 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 AD53 KYY registered?

AD53 KYY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AD53 KYY safe to buy?

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