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B5 GWL

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,497 mi
Last recorded106,497 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GWL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 106,497 miles

Offside Front asymmetric tyre incorrectly fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2025 106,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front asymmetric tyre incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,043 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,249 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,307 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2019 58,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,657 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 35,503 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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B5 GWL is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black 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 B5 GWL, 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 B5 GWL registered?

B5 GWL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is B5 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 GWL 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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