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DF03 VBL

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,107 mi
Last recorded176,107 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VBL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 176,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rackend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 163,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 153,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 153,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2017 146,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,578 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (275/40/19)

Cosmetic damage to both nearside doors

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror casing missing

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 136,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (275/40/19)

Cosmetic damage to both nearside doors

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror casing missing

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 117,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 95,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 88,220 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,929 miles

nail in the front n/s tyre

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,365 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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DF03 VBL is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF03 VBL, 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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DF03 VBL is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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