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BJ12 TWV

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TWV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,164 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 117,023 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,341 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 15 Jul 2020 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 61,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,308 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,766 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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BJ12 TWV 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 BJ12 TWV, 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 BJ12 TWV registered?

BJ12 TWV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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