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SA70 VEL

2020 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,215 mi
Last recorded53,215 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 73038,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA70 VEL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 53,215 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 53,215 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 28,675 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 28,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SA70 VEL is a 2020 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 38,740 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 SA70 VEL, 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 6 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 SA70 VEL registered?

SA70 VEL is a 2020 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2020.

Is SA70 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA70 VEL shows 6 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.

Does SA70 VEL have outstanding finance?

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