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LJ12 SBU

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,180 mi
Last recorded123,180 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 110,995 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,138 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2017 75,526 miles

Nearside 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)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,683 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 45,973 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint from the front the rear outer ball joint has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,615 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 33,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,569 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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LJ12 SBU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ12 SBU, 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 LJ12 SBU registered?

LJ12 SBU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is LJ12 SBU safe to buy?

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