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LJ12 SSO

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,650 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking is checked

front 245/45/19/dunlop dsst 98y

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear275/40/19/101y dunlop dsst

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,622 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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 SSO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ12 SSO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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