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171 SHR

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,876 mi
Last recorded95,876 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 SHR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 88,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,372 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,583 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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171 SHR is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 76,754 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 171 SHR, 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 14 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 171 SHR registered?

171 SHR is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 171 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 SHR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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