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LS62 BXB

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

227,837 mi
Last recorded227,837 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BXB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 227,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 217,084 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 205,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 195,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 194,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 194,641 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 190,761 miles

Offside Rear Lense cracked

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 190,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 181,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 164,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 122,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,954 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 412 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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LS62 BXB is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LS62 BXB, 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 LS62 BXB registered?

LS62 BXB is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LS62 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 BXB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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