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AE12 JBU

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,339 mi
Last recorded154,339 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 154,339 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 154,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 149,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 147,360 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted---

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 147,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted---

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,402 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,890 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Fail 16 Jul 2021 114,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,210 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2015 73,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,337 miles

emissions too clean to register on meter

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,074 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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AE12 JBU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AE12 JBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE12 JBU registered?

AE12 JBU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is AE12 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 JBU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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