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LC03 NNT

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,724 mi
Last recorded159,724 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 NNT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 159,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 159,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,318 miles

Advise fuel tank cap seal perished

Fail 17 Feb 2015 140,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Advise fuel tank cap seal perished

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,085 miles

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise offside lower ball joint has slight play and rubber boot perished

Advise slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 115,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,475 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR DISC WORN

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 24 Mar 2010 103,486 miles

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

full engine and chassis covers fitted

o/s/f wheel has rough noise (not bearing)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 103,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

full engine and chassis covers fitted

o/s/f wheel has rough noise (not bearing)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 85,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,161 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 53,469 miles

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

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

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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LC03 NNT is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LC03 NNT, 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 LC03 NNT registered?

LC03 NNT is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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