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DV12 TGU

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 TGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 130,567 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,504 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,268 miles

Both rear tyres on limit.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 109,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres on limit.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 37,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DV12 TGU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DV12 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV12 TGU registered?

DV12 TGU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DV12 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 TGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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