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M444 BBU

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,355 mi
Last recorded128,355 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 BBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 128,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2025 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 114,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 106,759 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 95,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 85,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 74,070 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 74,068 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + exsposed steel cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 65,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cuts & devoid edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 17,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 17,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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M444 BBU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M444 BBU, 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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M444 BBU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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