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LJ12 SMU

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,870 mi
Last recorded197,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 197,870 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 184,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 159,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 159,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,484 miles

Nearside Front headlight bulb discolored but still produces a good beam pattern

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,231 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,131 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 21,131 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,797 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 SMU 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 75%.

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 LJ12 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

LJ12 SMU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LJ12 SMU safe to buy?

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