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L6 TLP

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,405 mi
Last recorded285,405 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 TLP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 285,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 279,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 266,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 266,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 247,728 miles

headlights tarnished

possible exhaust blows around manifold area?

Pass 15 Sep 2015 227,066 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f tyre very low outer edge

top radiator hose (3-way) has coolant residue

Fail 14 Sep 2015 227,066 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/f tyre very low outer edge

top radiator hose (3-way) has coolant residue

Pass 9 Sep 2014 209,923 miles

brake pad warning on, linings approx 60 - 70% left

engine managment light on

fuel cap seal slight cracking

noise from cat/exhaust manifolds area, possible blow?

o/s/r outer cv boot plate to joint slightly greasy but no sign of split or hole

Fail 9 Sep 2014 209,923 miles

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

brake pad warning on, linings approx 60 - 70% left

engine managment light on

fuel cap seal slight cracking

noise from cat/exhaust manifolds area, possible blow?

o/s/r outer cv boot plate to joint slightly greasy but no sign of split or hole

Pass 24 Sep 2013 196,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low brake pad warning illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 180,428 miles

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

engine managment light on

noise from engine

secondary bonnet catch seized

steering lock not working,but factory immobilizer fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 180,428 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine managment light on

noise from engine

secondary bonnet catch seized

steering lock not working,but factory immobilizer fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 165,835 miles

engine managment light on

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Fail 23 Sep 2011 165,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 16 Sep 2010 150,285 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,834 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 130,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,431 miles

very slight play n/s/r lower suspension outer bush

Fail 13 Sep 2008 109,272 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,549 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL NEAR TO CORD.!

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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L6 TLP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L6 TLP, 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 L6 TLP registered?

L6 TLP is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is L6 TLP safe to buy?

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