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SM17 AHU

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,913 mi
Last recorded35,913 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 AHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 35,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 30,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 May 2023 29,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 24,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 22,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre three nails in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 22,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre three nails in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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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SM17 AHU is a 2017 BMW 730 in Grey 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 SM17 AHU, 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 SM17 AHU registered?

SM17 AHU is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is SM17 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 AHU 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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