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BG03 JKU

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,194 mi
Last recorded195,194 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JKU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 195,194 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip (3.5.1i)

Signs of heavy leak from gearbox area

Small stone chips in windscreen

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2016 196,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. 245/40/19 Y (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip (3.5.1i)

Signs of heavy leak from gearbox area

Small stone chips in windscreen

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2016 195,191 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Some damage to tyre sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2016 195,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Some damage to tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2015 186,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 185,576 miles

Both front tyre are worn on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 185,576 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front tyre are worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 166,699 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 166,699 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 136,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 120,160 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 105,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,959 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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BG03 JKU is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG03 JKU, 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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BG03 JKU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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