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M17 SAO

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 110,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,111 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,370 miles

no smoke record due to lean burn.

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 SAO is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M17 SAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 SAO registered?

M17 SAO is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is M17 SAO safe to buy?

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