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LIA 76

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,176 mi
Last recorded126,176 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIA 76
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 123,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 115,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,137 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,547 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LIA 76 is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LIA 76, 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 LIA 76 registered?

LIA 76 is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is LIA 76 safe to buy?

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