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LF62 GSV

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 GSV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires attention ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/swollen at end by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,543 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside/central (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Both doors damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside/central (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Both doors damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 133,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,249 miles

Front Wipers Smear Slightly

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine gas leak (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,298 miles

Engine covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LF62 GSV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LF62 GSV, 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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LF62 GSV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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