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GL12 KZE

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 KZE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 74,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,928 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,917 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,619 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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GL12 KZE is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL12 KZE, 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 GL12 KZE registered?

GL12 KZE is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is GL12 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 KZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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