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CA51 MMK

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,819 mi
Last recorded114,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 MMK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,819 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 108,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 102,039 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,590 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 94,174 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,160 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under covers fitted, prohibiting inspection of some components.

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

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,582 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 93,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,703 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,876 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 7 Jul 2008 60,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,768 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 53,768 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn, advise remove wheels for inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,218 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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CA51 MMK is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CA51 MMK, 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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CA51 MMK is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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