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OAZ 899

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 899
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 119,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 x bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 77,119 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 32,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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OAZ 899 is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OAZ 899, 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 OAZ 899 registered?

OAZ 899 is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is OAZ 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 899 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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