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WA51 STU

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,909 mi
Last recorded18,909 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 STU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 18,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 17,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 15,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 13,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 9,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2020 47,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 8,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 37,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 15,392 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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WA51 STU is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WA51 STU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA51 STU?

You can check the full history of WA51 STU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA51 STU registered?

WA51 STU is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is WA51 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 STU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 STU have outstanding finance?

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