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LM12 BZW

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,198 mi
Last recorded161,198 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 BZW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 161,198 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 137,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge(s)worn uneven

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 28 Oct 2015 41,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out of emissions test....passed

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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LM12 BZW is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM12 BZW, 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 LM12 BZW registered?

LM12 BZW is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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