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N3 JFU

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

82,156 mi
Last recorded82,156 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JFU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 85,280 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 85,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 74,842 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,122 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres have approximately 2mm tread remaining and are also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and lightly perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and lightly perished in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,843 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged lightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged lightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,527 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 37,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,767 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 20,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,891 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,443 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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N3 JFU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 N3 JFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N3 JFU registered?

N3 JFU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is N3 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 JFU shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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