MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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)
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
offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside rear handbrake cable is split
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
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)
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)
airbag light is on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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