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C5 ABC

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,910 mi
Last recorded210,910 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ABC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 210,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 185,824 miles

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 174,124 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)

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Aug 2014 174,092 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,066 miles

O/S/F Tyre outer edge worn

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 145,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 145,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 135,032 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2011 134,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2010 122,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 108,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 92,089 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,198 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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C5 ABC is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C5 ABC, 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 C5 ABC registered?

C5 ABC is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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