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BN53 GPU

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,281 mi
Last recorded148,281 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GPU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 221,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,398 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,398 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,904 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,190 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,181 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 84,057 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 84,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,030 miles

handbrake performance poor

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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BN53 GPU 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 BN53 GPU, 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 BN53 GPU registered?

BN53 GPU is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 GPU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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