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NL12 ZGB

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,061 mi
Last recorded154,061 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 154,061 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 123,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 98,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,480 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))

Pass 31 May 2017 51,541 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 51,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,558 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,846 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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NL12 ZGB is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL12 ZGB, 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 NL12 ZGB registered?

NL12 ZGB is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is NL12 ZGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 ZGB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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