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DR54 BJS

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,538 mi
Last recorded106,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 BJS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 106,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.0mm

Offside Rear tyre worn 3.0mm

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

general tyre condition

Fail 1 Jun 2022 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn 3.0mm

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

general tyre condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn 2.0mm

Fail 26 May 2022 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 47,629 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear diff bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,550 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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DR54 BJS is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DR54 BJS, 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 DR54 BJS registered?

DR54 BJS is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is DR54 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR54 BJS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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