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B19 KDR

2012 BMW 730

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 KDR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 84,240 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 140,249 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 134,811 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,082 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear back plates very corroded both sides

Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,887 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,977 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,484 miles

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected N/S & O/S brake back plates very corroded! (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,854 miles

Nearside Front back plate loose

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,988 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,956 miles

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,397 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low outer edge

slight leakage of grease n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 53,277 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,619 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,704 miles

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hybrid vehicle, no emissions required

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,473 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge's

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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B19 KDR is a 2012 BMW 730 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 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 B19 KDR, 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 B19 KDR registered?

B19 KDR is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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