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FF09 SOL

2017 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,080 mi
Last recorded41,080 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF09 SOL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 39,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 35,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 32,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 26,377 miles

tyre light on

original number plates fitted for test (white/black, yellow/black)

Pass 20 May 2021 21,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,159 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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FF09 SOL is a 2017 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FF09 SOL, 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 FF09 SOL registered?

FF09 SOL is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is FF09 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF09 SOL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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