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ND12 EDX

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,112 mi
Last recorded184,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 EDX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 184,112 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 184,096 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,733 miles

Rear diff mounting bush's worn

Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 140,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 120,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,933 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/lipped

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (Outer almost through too cords) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 77,933 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/lipped

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (Outer almost through too cords) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,764 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ND12 EDX 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 76.9%.

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 ND12 EDX, 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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ND12 EDX is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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