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FD07 DEG

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

86,686 mi
Last recorded86,686 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 DEG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 90,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 89,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 78,803 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 78,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,078 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,484 miles

undershields fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,173 miles

rear tyres wearing close too legal limi

underside has covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,995 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 38,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,345 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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FD07 DEG is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 FD07 DEG, 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 FD07 DEG registered?

FD07 DEG is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is FD07 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD07 DEG shows 25 tests with a 96% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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