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FP17 ZFW

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,121 mi
Last recorded64,121 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 64,121 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 64,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 64,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,870 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 46,752 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 25,771 miles
Pass 19 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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FP17 ZFW 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 FP17 ZFW, 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

How do I check the history of FP17 ZFW?

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What year was FP17 ZFW registered?

FP17 ZFW is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FP17 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 ZFW 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.

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