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C14 PCS

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

278,831 mi
Last recorded278,831 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 PCS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 278,831 miles

2x Child seats fitted at time of test

Engine cover and undertray fitted as standard

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACED (2.2.C.1c)

Part retest for A W Deller

Fail 14 Mar 2016 278,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Control arm (MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK) (2.4.G.2)

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

2x Child seats fitted at time of test

Engine cover and undertray fitted as standard

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 278,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear BLUE & MISSING LENS (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working ANGEL EYES (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inside (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

CHILD SEATS FITTED X2

Engine & Undertray fitted as standard

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 171,755 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child Seats Fitted

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear(rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 267,576 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 261,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 256,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 244,635 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 244,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 229,401 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 229,401 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 191,572 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 191,441 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 151,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 110,085 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,178 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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C14 PCS is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C14 PCS, 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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C14 PCS is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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