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EG12 XBE

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,011 mi
Last recorded98,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XBE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 98,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,730 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2025 90,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2024 87,719 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,736 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 80,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 77,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,581 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r alloy has a welded repair

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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EG12 XBE is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EG12 XBE, 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 EG12 XBE registered?

EG12 XBE is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is EG12 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XBE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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