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G2 OYL

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,835 mi
Last recorded133,835 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 OYL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 121,210 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x1 crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR most arm on the front! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MOST front arm as there are two! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall! Size = 245/40x20 Goodyear Excellence 99YRun on Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR most arm on the front! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 61,899 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,744 miles

Nearside Front balljoint worn

Offside Front ball joint worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front balljoint worn

Offside Front ball joint worn

Pass 12 May 2015 48,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,234 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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G2 OYL is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G2 OYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G2 OYL registered?

G2 OYL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is G2 OYL safe to buy?

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