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AY03 ZNM

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,499 mi
Last recorded163,499 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZNM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 163,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 153,463 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

o/s/f lower arm (marked yellow) has play close to excess

plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 137,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 137,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,481 miles

a.front sub frame damaged

a.gearbox bracket damaged

a.very slight play in o/s/r trunion

Pass 3 May 2007 47,383 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

a.front pads 4/5mm

a.o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,611 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AY03 ZNM is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY03 ZNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 ZNM registered?

AY03 ZNM is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is AY03 ZNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ZNM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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