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M31 JSV

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,213 mi
Last recorded174,213 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JSV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 174,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 158,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 151,685 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 151,682 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 144,840 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 113,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,266 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,333 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,403 miles

nearsude rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 11,133 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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M31 JSV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M31 JSV, 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 M31 JSV registered?

M31 JSV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is M31 JSV safe to buy?

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