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D16 LAS

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,151 mi
Last recorded124,151 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 LAS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 124,151 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Fair amount of play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 41,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy / irregular wear to the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 26,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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D16 LAS 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D16 LAS, 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 D16 LAS registered?

D16 LAS is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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