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DU12 DPV

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DPV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 86,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,099 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges and in the centre are 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 59,099 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges and in the centre are 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,128 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to Deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,743 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,513 miles

Emissions too clean to record

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,850 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,587 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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DU12 DPV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU12 DPV, 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 DU12 DPV registered?

DU12 DPV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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