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M7 XJK

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,137 mi
Last recorded141,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 XJK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,137 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 133,472 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 129,323 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 129,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 124,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 94,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,988 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 May 2017 69,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,639 miles

Child seat fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 May 2015 36,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,170 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 22,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 9,870 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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M7 XJK is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M7 XJK, 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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M7 XJK is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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