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J1 WWN

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,143 mi
Last recorded109,143 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 WWN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 109,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear headlamp aligner broke on rear axle

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,095 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,095 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested cannot test due to front n/s movent in suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,071 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 96,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Accelera 245/45/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Accelera 245/45/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Accelera 245/45/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Accelera 245/45/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,038 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm, not the same (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 ZR19 105Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm, not the same arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 ZR19 105Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm, not the same (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 ZR19 105Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm, not the same arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 ZR19 105Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 35,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 35,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,631 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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J1 WWN is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J1 WWN, 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 J1 WWN registered?

J1 WWN is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2012.

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