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AV03 HWW

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,368 mi
Last recorded149,368 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HWW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 149,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 141,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 133,635 miles

Both front brake Flexy hoses very slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 133,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front brake Flexy hoses very slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 127,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 118,720 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside 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 6 Feb 2016 112,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,691 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 80,691 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,431 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,759 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,638 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)

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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AV03 HWW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV03 HWW, 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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AV03 HWW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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