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CF53 LCP

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,143 mi
Last recorded155,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LCP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,143 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 145,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 145,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,902 miles

ADVISE Battery low.. Difficult to start

Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,515 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 138,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,905 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 129,065 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 128,992 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 109,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,637 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,637 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,987 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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CF53 LCP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CF53 LCP, 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 CF53 LCP registered?

CF53 LCP is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is CF53 LCP safe to buy?

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