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BP61 SGO

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,380 mi
Last recorded173,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 SGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 173,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 166,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 153,223 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 148,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,674 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,674 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 98,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,380 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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BP61 SGO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BP61 SGO, 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 BP61 SGO registered?

BP61 SGO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is BP61 SGO safe to buy?

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