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BV12 XEW

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XEW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine cover is covered in oil? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 113,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge! Advised investigate! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear .Keep eye on! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine cover is covered in oil? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 99,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2024 83,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2024 83,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 65,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 62,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 41,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight wear

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,508 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

Rear brake pads wearing low

brake discs has surface rust

under covers fitted checked to best of my ability

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 31,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,047 miles

Nearside outer edge tyre wearing

Offside wiper slightly deteriorating

rear pads low

tyre pressure warning lamp on

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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BV12 XEW is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV12 XEW, 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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BV12 XEW is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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