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BD17 VHM

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,873 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 37,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 15 Jun 2020 32,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 VHM is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHM, 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 BD17 VHM registered?

BD17 VHM is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BD17 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 VHM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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