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JB11 RAY

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,804 mi
Last recorded102,804 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB11 RAY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 90,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 78,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 64,995 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 41,828 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2020 24,637 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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JB11 RAY 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 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 JB11 RAY, 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 JB11 RAY registered?

JB11 RAY is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is JB11 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB11 RAY 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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