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A16 XKM

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,460 mi
Last recorded159,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XKM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 159,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shock absorber on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shock absorber on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 144,661 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 144,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,421 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,967 miles

minor chip windscreen area

o/s/f tyre 6/6/5 mm slightly distorted tread pattern

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,349 miles

Emissions to clean to record

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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A16 XKM is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A16 XKM, 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 A16 XKM registered?

A16 XKM is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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