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AV53 GHA

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,635 mi
Last recorded150,635 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GHA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 150,635 miles

n/s/r suspension front stabiliser arm excessively worn

n/s/r tyre bald inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,827 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,295 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 102,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,172 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,918 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,903 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear bottom arm bushes slightly deteriated

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,656 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,364 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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AV53 GHA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AV53 GHA, 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 AV53 GHA registered?

AV53 GHA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AV53 GHA safe to buy?

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