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BD12 BKE

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,246 mi
Last recorded140,246 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2025 140,246 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 128,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 54,633 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,732 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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BD12 BKE is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD12 BKE, 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 BD12 BKE registered?

BD12 BKE is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BD12 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 BKE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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