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NX12 LKM

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 LKM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 148,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 133,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,072 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 56,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,908 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX12 LKM is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX12 LKM, 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 NX12 LKM registered?

NX12 LKM is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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