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LJ12 SMX

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,725 mi
Last recorded96,725 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,725 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 96,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 75,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 32,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,152 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 SMX is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

Is LJ12 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 SMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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