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NJ03 EFC

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 EFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,481 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,481 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,055 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 88,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 75,244 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,760 miles

covers and sheids fitted so not fully insepeted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,880 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully check sills & underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2007 52,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,130 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,067 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 47,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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NJ03 EFC is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ03 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ03 EFC registered?

NJ03 EFC is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is NJ03 EFC safe to buy?

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