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AY62 GDV

2012 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,561 mi
Last recorded170,561 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 GDV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 170,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 167,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 157,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 145,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 139,785 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 134,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear diff mounting bushes split

Fail 3 Aug 2017 119,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear diff mounting bushes split

Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,700 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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AY62 GDV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY62 GDV, 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 AY62 GDV registered?

AY62 GDV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is AY62 GDV safe to buy?

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