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LW17 YJU

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 YJU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 140,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 128,134 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 121,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X3 ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 51,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,883 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LW17 YJU is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW17 YJU, 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 LW17 YJU registered?

LW17 YJU is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LW17 YJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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