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656 TTB

2017 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 TTB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 May 2026 91,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2025 90,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 90,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 92,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,774 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 79,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 77,559 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 69,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,498 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 42,488 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,245 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 38,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,448 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 29,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,494 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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656 TTB is a 2017 BMW 730 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 52,134 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 656 TTB, 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 9 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 656 TTB registered?

656 TTB is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is 656 TTB safe to buy?

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