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YK17 VCN

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,564 mi
Last recorded91,564 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VCN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 75,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,837 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,018 miles

engine oil level above maximum.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 10,495 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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YK17 VCN 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 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 YK17 VCN, 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 YK17 VCN registered?

YK17 VCN is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is YK17 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 VCN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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