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LG62 VLP

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

228,965 mi
Last recorded228,965 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VLP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 228,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 216,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 207,403 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2023 197,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 197,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 189,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 181,463 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 176,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,743 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 147,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 136,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,366 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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LG62 VLP is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LG62 VLP, 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 LG62 VLP registered?

LG62 VLP is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is LG62 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VLP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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