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MT61 NLM

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 NLM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 101,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 101,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,918 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 89,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 83,668 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,902 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 68,902 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,262 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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MT61 NLM is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 NLM, 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 MT61 NLM registered?

MT61 NLM is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is MT61 NLM safe to buy?

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