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BH08 ALB

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH08 ALB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,160 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,902 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 77,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 55,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,921 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,066 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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BH08 ALB is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BH08 ALB, 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

How do I check the history of BH08 ALB?

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What year was BH08 ALB registered?

BH08 ALB is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 22 November 2017.

Is BH08 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH08 ALB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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