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BK12 SMO

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,338 mi
Last recorded43,338 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 SMO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 43,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,937 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,070 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 35,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,268 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 3 May 2018 25,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,026 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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BK12 SMO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK12 SMO, 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 BK12 SMO registered?

BK12 SMO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BK12 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 SMO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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