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LJ12 SMO

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,474 miles

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

Front under tray fitting

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,992 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,797 miles

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,694 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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LJ12 SMO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ12 SMO, 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 LJ12 SMO registered?

LJ12 SMO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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