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LR12 YYG

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,368 mi
Last recorded122,368 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 YYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 122,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 116,357 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing view

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 116,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing view

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,796 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,912 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 108,901 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,293 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,983 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6MM + NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6MM + NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,090 miles

Front tyres slightly perished on outer surface

Rear both tyres slightly wearing down in center 3 quarters

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

rear adult seat belt obscured by child seat fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,616 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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LR12 YYG 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 LR12 YYG, 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 LR12 YYG registered?

LR12 YYG is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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