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BF12 YOV

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YOV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 156,604 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 156,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 139,007 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 138,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,967 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 111,990 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2021 98,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 85,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,457 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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BF12 YOV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF12 YOV, 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 BF12 YOV registered?

BF12 YOV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 YOV safe to buy?

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