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FY12 FLC

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,463 mi
Last recorded129,463 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FLC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 129,463 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 120,209 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 113,090 miles

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 2 May 2024 112,986 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,776 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 95,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall. 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall. 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,856 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,441 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,293 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,577 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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FY12 FLC is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY12 FLC, 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 FY12 FLC registered?

FY12 FLC is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FY12 FLC safe to buy?

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