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X29 GJS

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 GJS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 245/45RF19 (5.2.3 (e))

mileage unknown permanent warning message covering (telephone sos system fault)

Pass 2 May 2025 45,038 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 113,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,570 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,936 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 22,160 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 22,153 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 31,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 30,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 17,860 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2020

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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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X29 GJS 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 75%.

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 X29 GJS, 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 X29 GJS registered?

X29 GJS is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is X29 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X29 GJS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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