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M21 HSP

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 HSP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 79,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,015 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,718 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,018 miles

full undertrays obscuring test items from view

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,279 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 66,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,438 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 45,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 24,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M21 HSP is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M21 HSP, 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 M21 HSP registered?

M21 HSP is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is M21 HSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 HSP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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