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M17 PFH

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 PFH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,365 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,183 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at rear antirollbar stiffen unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 92,181 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak at engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at rear antirollbar stiffen unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,259 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M17 PFH is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 85,999 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 M17 PFH, 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 16 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M17 PFH registered?

M17 PFH is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is M17 PFH safe to buy?

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