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EJ62 VGC

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,011 mi
Last recorded197,011 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 VGC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 197,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 193,520 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 193,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 173,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 170,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 141,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,277 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 16 May 2016 109,213 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,154 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,877 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,622 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 40,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ62 VGC is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ62 VGC, 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 EJ62 VGC registered?

EJ62 VGC is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is EJ62 VGC safe to buy?

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