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GK12 STZ

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,814 mi
Last recorded102,814 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 STZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 90,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,780 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 49,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,260 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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GK12 STZ 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 85.7%.

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 GK12 STZ, 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 GK12 STZ registered?

GK12 STZ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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