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AJ03 VRL

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,420 mi
Last recorded204,420 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VRL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 204,420 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 200,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 196,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 196,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 187,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 177,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 162,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 149,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a large tear to the outer sidewall but not showing cords

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 149,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a large tear to the outer sidewall but not showing cords

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 126,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,588 miles

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,568 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,011 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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AJ03 VRL is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ03 VRL, 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 AJ03 VRL registered?

AJ03 VRL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is AJ03 VRL safe to buy?

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