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BIG 5951

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5951
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 122,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff area ()

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

headlights milky at test

under side covered in undertrays

Fail 1 May 2018 122,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff area ()

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

headlights milky at test

under side covered in undertrays

Pass 4 May 2017 120,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,000 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement from arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 116,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at the rear going to both n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses (all pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement from arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement from arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,695 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front position (straight arm ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 95,373 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,253 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,619 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,697 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,879 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates poor condition

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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BIG 5951 is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BIG 5951, 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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BIG 5951 is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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