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BF53 FYB

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,642 mi
Last recorded98,642 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FYB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,014 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 94,014 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 May 2009 87,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 87,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,480 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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BF53 FYB is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF53 FYB, 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 BF53 FYB registered?

BF53 FYB is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 FYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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