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CU03 ORF

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,046 mi
Last recorded200,046 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ORF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 200,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 200,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

NS REAR TYRE WORN

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 181,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 181,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 105,360 miles

slight wear to n/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 May 2012 90,133 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 81,321 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 81,197 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 69,437 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s front tyre wall damaged

Fail 13 May 2010 69,246 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s front tyre wall damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,620 miles

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,656 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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CU03 ORF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU03 ORF, 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 CU03 ORF registered?

CU03 ORF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is CU03 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 ORF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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