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AK12 TUY

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

351,228 mi
Last recorded351,228 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TUY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 351,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 211,260 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 205,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 197,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 187,319 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 180,903 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 171,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 171,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 29 Dec 2017 158,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 152,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 105,161 miles

front and rear differential mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 66,915 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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AK12 TUY is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK12 TUY, 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 AK12 TUY registered?

AK12 TUY is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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