2003 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · NC53 LHV
2003 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 221,548 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2017.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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NC53 LHV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2016
- 221,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC53 LHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 730 (NC53 LHV) between December 2006 and December 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
NC53 LHV Mileage History
- 11/12/200621,782 mi
- 29/11/200755,919 mi+34,137 mi
- 29/11/200755,921 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/200891,240 mi+35,319 mi
- 23/10/2009126,403 mi+35,163 mi
- 05/11/2010162,908 mi+36,505 mi
- 23/11/2011177,946 mi+15,038 mi
- 14/12/2011178,238 mi+292 mi
- 15/11/2012188,135 mi+9,897 mi
- 27/11/2013199,178 mi+11,043 mi
- 13/12/2014209,207 mi+10,029 mi
- 07/12/2015218,689 mi+9,482 mi
- 14/12/2015218,757 mi+68 mi
- 13/12/2016221,548 mi+2,791 mi
Average of roughly 19,963 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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