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MT12 JFO

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 JFO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2023 105,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 101,392 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,832 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,832 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 66,646 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 22 May 2018 66,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 May 2017 52,584 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)

Pass 3 May 2016 43,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,220 miles

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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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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MT12 JFO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT12 JFO, 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 MT12 JFO registered?

MT12 JFO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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