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LV03 LAB

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 LAB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 126,078 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 126,078 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 99,660 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 87,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

centre windscreen has a small crack detected (chip)

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,152 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 16,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,111 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 10,163 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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LV03 LAB is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV03 LAB, 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 LV03 LAB registered?

LV03 LAB is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is LV03 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 LAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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