# RN53ZPV — BMW 730 MOT History & Vehicle Check

RN53ZPV is a Silver BMW 730, Diesel (2993cc), first registered 2003-12-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RN53ZPV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RN53ZPV |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 730 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2993cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-31 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-03-11 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 14
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 71.43%
- Total defects recorded: 30

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-29 09:31:20 | PASSED | 179,580 MI | 2017-03-11 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-24 14:30:26 | PASSED | 161,877 MI | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 |
| 2014-03-11 15:37:44 | PASSED | 143,513 MI | 2015-03-11 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-28 11:37:16 | FAILED | 143,513 MI | — |
| 2013-03-12 13:56:20 | PASSED | 123,924 MI | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-05 11:09:33 | FAILED | 123,593 MI | — |
| 2012-02-28 15:10:04 | PASSED | 99,947 MI | 2013-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-28 09:51:38 | FAILED | 99,902 MI | — |
| 2011-02-23 13:57:53 | PASSED | 87,011 MI | 2012-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-16 14:58:59 | FAILED | 86,830 MI | — |
| 2010-02-24 10:02:00 | PASSED | 79,597 MI | 2011-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2009-02-12 11:05:16 | PASSED | 69,575 MI | 2010-02-11 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-31 16:18:26 | PASSED | 54,150 MI | 2009-01-30 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-12 11:39:21 | PASSED | 40,162 MI | 2007-12-31 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2015-02-24 14:30:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Rear differential leaking oil
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside front tyre

**2014-03-11 15:37:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Offside rear tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply
- USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear wheel has been repaired

**2014-02-28 11:37:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Offside rear tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply
- USER ENTERED: Nearside rear wheel has been repaired
- USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged

**2013-03-12 13:56:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2013-03-05 11:09:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

**2012-02-28 09:51:38 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2011-02-16 14:58:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RN53ZPV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RN53ZPV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.