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ML12 PFA

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,465 mi
Last recorded152,465 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PFA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 152,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 146,679 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 146,679 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 140,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides and both ball joints play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 116,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,722 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,476 miles

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

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

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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ML12 PFA is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML12 PFA, 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 ML12 PFA registered?

ML12 PFA is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is ML12 PFA safe to buy?

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