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DU12 DTO

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DTO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 164,691 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 147,529 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 147,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 136,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly feathered round outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 107,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn severely on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,958 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 96,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,795 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 44,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,581 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 DTO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU12 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

DU12 DTO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DU12 DTO safe to buy?

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