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FV12 JXW

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

204,851 mi
Last recorded204,851 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JXW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 204,851 miles

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

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

Rear 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))

underside covered in tray

Pass 17 Sep 2024 200,569 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 199,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 195,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 185,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 173,166 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 173,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 171,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 171,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 160,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 151,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak noted on differential

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2018 140,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear diff leaking

undertrays covered in oil

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,176 miles

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

major oil leak

rear differential has one nut missing on securing device

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,706 miles

all four tyres wearing low

slight lift/freeplay noted in bottom ball joints

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some componants

Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 44,678 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,493 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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FV12 JXW is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FV12 JXW, 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 FV12 JXW registered?

FV12 JXW is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 JXW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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