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EF12 GHY

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,748 mi
Last recorded149,748 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 GHY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 125,483 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,886 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,799 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,388 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 84,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF12 GHY is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF12 GHY, 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 EF12 GHY registered?

EF12 GHY is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is EF12 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 GHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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