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BKJ 997

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKJ 997
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,335 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear hydraulic antiroll bar (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,076 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear hydraulic anti roll bar pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 59,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear hydraulic anti roll bar pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,883 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both side rear lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

rear active anti-roll bar fluid pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,806 miles

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

Rear Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,432 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,432 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,714 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,469 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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BKJ 997 is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BKJ 997, 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 BKJ 997 registered?

BKJ 997 is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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