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BN12 HGX

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HGX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper differential bushes worn

Fail 2 Jun 2026 117,662 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper differential bushes worn

Pass 29 May 2025 104,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 104,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 92,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 88,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 85,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 81,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 69,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,064 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 62,938 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,677 miles

Offside Front tyre worn at outer edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,306 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN12 HGX is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN12 HGX, 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 BN12 HGX registered?

BN12 HGX is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 HGX safe to buy?

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