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BT61 PRX

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,283 mi
Last recorded222,283 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 PRX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 222,283 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 222,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner 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 20 Oct 2023 214,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 199,019 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 175,583 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 175,189 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 158,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing quicker on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,651 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing quicker on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,318 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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BT61 PRX 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 78.6%.

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 BT61 PRX, 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 BT61 PRX registered?

BT61 PRX is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 PRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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