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VO17 HBB

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,067 mi
Last recorded135,067 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO17 HBB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,067 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,228 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around outer tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around outer tread 245/40/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 121,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking Air suspension, unable to see where from (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer motor working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around outer tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around outer tread 245/40/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 109,035 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,001 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 245/40/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear markers

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers, also has a nail in tread 275/35/20 runflat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,365 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,750 miles

Chip in windscreen

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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VO17 HBB is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO17 HBB, 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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VO17 HBB is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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