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BT17 APY

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,218 mi
Last recorded87,218 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 APY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 62,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 42,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 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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BT17 APY is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT17 APY, 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 BT17 APY registered?

BT17 APY is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is BT17 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 APY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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