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LJ12 SNU

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SNU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 77,418 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 22 Feb 2019 70,285 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,285 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,274 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 24,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre showing heavy outer edge wear

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,280 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,142 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 SNU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver 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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

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

Is LJ12 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 SNU 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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