2017 BMW 730LD Auto 3.0L Diesel · MRZ 6047

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 26 February 2024 at 158,612 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the January 2023 test at 154,272 miles also passed cleanly. The history shows no recurring advisories or progressive mechanical deterioration across the examined period, indicating the car has not flagged worsening faults in the official record. Mileage stands at 158,612 on a 2017 plate, equating to roughly 17,600 miles per year which is high for a luxury saloon of this age. The record jumps from 148,377 miles at the October 2021 test to 154,264 miles by January 2023, a near 6,000-mile gap with only a failed-and-repassed sequence in early 2023. Two failed tests in the history, on 7 August 2021 and 9 January 2023, both show no defects recorded, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. The sparse clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high annual mileage and nine-year age. The twin failures with zero recorded defects warrant verification that the DVSA entries reflect genuine test outcomes rather than data anomalies. Drivetrain components on the 3.0 litre diesel should be assessed for turbo and transmission condition under load. No structural corrosion, exhaust emission breaches, or binding caliper faults appear in the official record. The previous keeper appears to have maintained basic test compliance, though the high mileage demands scrutiny of unseen wear not captured by MOT pass criteria.