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AE12 JFF

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JFF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,703 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 44,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,645 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 32,933 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some component's

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,232 miles

o/s/r alloy wheel crack weld repaired

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 JFF is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JFF, 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 AE12 JFF registered?

AE12 JFF is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AE12 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 JFF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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