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BJ12 VLZ

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 104,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,712 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,109 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 81,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,303 miles

engine trays and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,687 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

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 VLZ 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 85.7%.

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 BJ12 VLZ, 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 BJ12 VLZ registered?

BJ12 VLZ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is BJ12 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 VLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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