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HX53 BYD

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,905 mi
Last recorded211,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BYD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 211,905 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 205,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 205,559 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 197,374 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 197,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 167,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 167,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 138,715 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Pass 23 May 2012 127,161 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,511 miles

rear discs rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 78,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,987 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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HX53 BYD is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX53 BYD, 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 HX53 BYD registered?

HX53 BYD is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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