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BD17 LHM

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 LHM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 122,031 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 118,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,387 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,211 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,147 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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BD17 LHM is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD17 LHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD17 LHM registered?

BD17 LHM is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BD17 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 LHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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