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DU61 LWC

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,887 mi
Last recorded138,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 LWC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 138,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,009 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,952 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 35,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 22,285 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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DU61 LWC is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU61 LWC, 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 DU61 LWC registered?

DU61 LWC is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is DU61 LWC safe to buy?

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