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R21 SAE

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,976 mi
Last recorded37,976 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SAE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,976 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,608 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 32,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,067 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,519 miles
Pass 9 May 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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R21 SAE is a 2017 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R21 SAE, 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 R21 SAE registered?

R21 SAE is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is R21 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 SAE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R21 SAE have outstanding finance?

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