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CO05 NEY

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,171 mi
Last recorded110,171 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO05 NEY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 110,171 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 110,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,120 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 93,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 61,770 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 61,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,690 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 40,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 34,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 20,899 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and very close to cord

Pass 6 Jan 2018 20,668 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,935 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside/close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2016 15,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,352 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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CO05 NEY is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CO05 NEY, 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 CO05 NEY registered?

CO05 NEY is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is CO05 NEY safe to buy?

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