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W17 MRD

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 MRD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 70,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge (change asap

offside front tyre abnormally worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,930 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal has a lot of travel

front brake discs worn/lipped

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,951 miles

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))

both front tyres abnormally worn and close to limit

brake pedal spongy/has some travel

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 19,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 14,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 6,329 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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W17 MRD 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 88.9%.

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 W17 MRD, 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 W17 MRD registered?

W17 MRD is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is W17 MRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 MRD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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