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M31 SWM

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 SWM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 71,466 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,237 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,236 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,831 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 66,831 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc have light corrosion inner face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wear

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc sinner face outer edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 62,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wear

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder wear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc sinner face outer edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,436 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved to unswept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor smearing windscreen wipers

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5 inner raised edge , centre tread 1. 9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5 mm inside raised edge , 2.2 mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front straight arms , slight movement uplift (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,098 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,103 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 SWM is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M31 SWM, 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 SWM registered?

M31 SWM is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is M31 SWM safe to buy?

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