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FW12 ECZ

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 ECZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,954 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,712 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,027 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (front most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,469 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s front lower (front most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,412 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,521 miles

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))

small brake judder

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,239 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit.

Both rear tyres are wearing excessively on the inner edge and beginning to show signs of blistering.

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,847 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean to read

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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FW12 ECZ is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FW12 ECZ, 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 FW12 ECZ registered?

FW12 ECZ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is FW12 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 ECZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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