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CO05 TEL

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO05 TEL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 149,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 139,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff mountings worn/deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 118,780 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissions.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,947 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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CO05 TEL 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 CO05 TEL, 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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CO05 TEL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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