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BL03 FFR

2003 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,566 mi
Last recorded179,566 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FFR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 179,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 170,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 165,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 159,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 150,993 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 150,990 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 142,874 miles

Both front brake discs are at the wear limit.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 135,332 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 135,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 126,295 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 126,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 117,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,909 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,803 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 96,803 miles

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

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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BL03 FFR is a 2003 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL03 FFR, 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 BL03 FFR registered?

BL03 FFR is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is BL03 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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