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AY17 RSV

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 RSV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,491 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,941 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 55,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,369 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 49,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component leaking front arm bush leaking oil badly (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 28,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,718 miles

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

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

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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AY17 RSV is a 2017 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY17 RSV, 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 AY17 RSV registered?

AY17 RSV is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AY17 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 RSV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY17 RSV have outstanding finance?

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