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J6 ORX

2003 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 ORX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,205 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 125,307 miles

Central Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,691 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 180,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 161,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 135,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,885 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,690 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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J6 ORX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J6 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J6 ORX registered?

J6 ORX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is J6 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 ORX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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