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DY61 UOS

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,295 mi
Last recorded152,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 UOS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 152,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 145,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 139,928 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 139,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2023 135,175 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,010 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 114,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2020 114,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 97,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,869 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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DY61 UOS is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue 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 DY61 UOS, 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 DY61 UOS registered?

DY61 UOS is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DY61 UOS safe to buy?

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