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RY66 FLN

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,797 mi
Last recorded70,797 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY66 FLN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,797 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,400 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 65,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2023 61,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 61,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,815 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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RY66 FLN 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 66.7%.

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 RY66 FLN, 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 RY66 FLN registered?

RY66 FLN is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 9 February 2017.

Is RY66 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY66 FLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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