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BA52 LAA

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,419 mi
Last recorded139,419 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 LAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 139,419 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 138,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 134,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 132,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,646 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 131,646 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 128,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened ANTI ROLL BAR PIPE (2.4.D.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 120,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened ANTI ROLL BAR PIPE (2.4.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 108,782 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 76,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,962 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,616 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,002 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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BA52 LAA is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BA52 LAA, 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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BA52 LAA is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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