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LX12 OND

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

227,301 mi
Last recorded227,301 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OND
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 227,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 140,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 137,306 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 137,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,218 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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LX12 OND is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LX12 OND, 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 LX12 OND registered?

LX12 OND is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LX12 OND safe to buy?

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