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Y70 SMS

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,569 mi
Last recorded121,569 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 SMS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,153 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,477 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,477 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,187 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,264 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 34,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 4,642 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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Y70 SMS is a 2017 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y70 SMS, 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 Y70 SMS registered?

Y70 SMS is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is Y70 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 SMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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