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FG12 BKL

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,770 mi
Last recorded153,770 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BKL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 153,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 145,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,149 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,223 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 91,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 65,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,106 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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FG12 BKL is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG12 BKL, 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 FG12 BKL registered?

FG12 BKL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 BKL safe to buy?

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