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LP61 BVR

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 BVR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 72,657 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shocker on. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,370 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 34,370 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 275 35r20 r/flat

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,619 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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LP61 BVR is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LP61 BVR, 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 LP61 BVR registered?

LP61 BVR is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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