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AR03 UND

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,108 mi
Last recorded173,108 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 UND
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 173,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF + NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 159,591 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,068 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,178 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect recommend further attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake performance poor just acceptable

Washer jet operation poor

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,912 miles

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,358 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,240 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AR03 UND 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 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 AR03 UND, 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 AR03 UND registered?

AR03 UND is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is AR03 UND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 UND 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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