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BO65 RAY

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,503 mi
Last recorded169,503 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO65 RAY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 169,503 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,775 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 145,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,660 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 36,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 17,621 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 17,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BO65 RAY is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BO65 RAY, 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 BO65 RAY registered?

BO65 RAY is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is BO65 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO65 RAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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