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LV12 XES

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XES
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,060 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 62,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,359 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 47,624 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limits on outer edges - replace as soon as possible

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,005 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 26,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 26,500 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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LV12 XES is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue 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 LV12 XES, 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 LV12 XES registered?

LV12 XES is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LV12 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 XES 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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