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AJ53 TWU

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,119 mi
Last recorded225,119 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TWU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 225,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag waring lamp illuminated

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

o/s wing mirror partialy insecure

offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 18 Oct 2012 225,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag waring lamp illuminated

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

o/s wing mirror partialy insecure

offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 5 Oct 2011 204,621 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

airbag light on

front wipers smeary

Fail 30 Sep 2011 204,591 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

front wipers smeary

Pass 31 Aug 2010 174,568 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight movement / knock from offside of steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2010 174,568 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight movement / knock from offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 151,226 miles

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

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)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Nov 2007 110,045 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ53 TWU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ53 TWU, 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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AJ53 TWU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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