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DS61 OSU

2012 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,398 mi
Last recorded91,398 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OSU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 83,095 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,077 miles

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 6 Jan 2021 69,667 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside rear brakes worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 57,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside rear brakes worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,746 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,702 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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DS61 OSU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS61 OSU, 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 DS61 OSU registered?

DS61 OSU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is DS61 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 OSU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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