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YC17 ETO

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,443 mi
Last recorded133,443 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 ETO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 133,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 133,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 124,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,006 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))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,995 miles

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

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 7 Apr 2023 102,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,977 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,977 miles

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 5 Mar 2021 63,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,050 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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YC17 ETO is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC17 ETO, 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

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What year was YC17 ETO registered?

YC17 ETO is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is YC17 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 ETO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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