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BX17 YMU

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 YMU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,859 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,601 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,242 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,349 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 25,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 25,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

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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BX17 YMU is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX17 YMU, 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 BX17 YMU registered?

BX17 YMU is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is BX17 YMU safe to buy?

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