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BL17 DRO

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,277 mi
Last recorded27,277 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 DRO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying to belt (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 27,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying to belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 24,033 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 20,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 16,764 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 16,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall bulge/tear cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 12,067 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres very slight cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 7,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 5,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2020

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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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BL17 DRO is a 2017 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL17 DRO, 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 BL17 DRO registered?

BL17 DRO is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is BL17 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 DRO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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