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FH12 FGO

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 133,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 133,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 130,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 129,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 127,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2021 125,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 120,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,629 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Unable to fully inspect vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FH12 FGO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH12 FGO, 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 FH12 FGO registered?

FH12 FGO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is FH12 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 FGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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