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VK53 TPX

2002 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,178 mi
Last recorded165,178 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 730103,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 TPX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 165,178 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 165,158 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 154,987 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 154,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering system is noisey on right hand lock but no faults found

Pass 9 May 2016 145,360 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 9 May 2016 145,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 May 2015 132,304 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 132,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,683 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable is split

Fail 14 Apr 2014 120,677 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)

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

nearside rear handbrake cable is split

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,727 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,662 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 17 Apr 2012 98,622 miles

airbag light is on

Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,598 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,358 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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VK53 TPX is a 2002 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,776 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 VK53 TPX, 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 24 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK53 TPX registered?

VK53 TPX is a 2002 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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