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BK53 UEP

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,282 mi
Last recorded194,282 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UEP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 194,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,225 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 187,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 180,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 176,213 miles

outer sills covered brake pipes and sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 176,213 miles

outer sills covered brake pipes and sills corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 161,019 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 141,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 134,485 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 134,393 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 127,892 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 122,899 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 112,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 96,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 87,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,934 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,106 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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BK53 UEP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK53 UEP, 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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What year was BK53 UEP registered?

BK53 UEP is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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