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MD17 FUT

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,170 mi
Last recorded74,170 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 FUT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,170 miles

Undertrays & covers

Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 / 35 r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275 35 r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays & covers

Pass 8 Feb 2025 59,238 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2025 59,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 51,375 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,232 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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MD17 FUT is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black 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 MD17 FUT, 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.

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What year was MD17 FUT registered?

MD17 FUT is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is MD17 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD17 FUT 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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