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BV17 DHO

2017 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 DHO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 82,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 74,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 67,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 60,040 miles

engine & undertray sill cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,551 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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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BV17 DHO is a 2017 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BV17 DHO, 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 BV17 DHO registered?

BV17 DHO is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is BV17 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 DHO shows 7 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.

Does BV17 DHO have outstanding finance?

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