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2003 BMW 730
General Information
- Registration FP53TJO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 730
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 25 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,683 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2027 4 Jun 20269 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 170,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,842 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 154,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,162 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,571 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024 4 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,538 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023 4 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,538 MI
4 Jun 202624 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,317 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,856 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,912 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 4 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,144 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,337 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,762 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,308 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,346 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015 4 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,924 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014 4 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,955 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 4 Jun 20269 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,475 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012 4 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,493 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,782 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009 4 Jun 20269 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,681 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2008 4 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,681 MI
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FP53TJO was registered on 2003-10-24
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