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OV12 HNN

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

346,263 mi
Last recorded346,263 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 HNN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 346,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch/seal area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 330,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 182,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 171,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 223,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,576 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 135,553 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,251 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 134,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,451 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading

Pass 11 May 2016 100,614 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,311 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 15 May 2015 63,069 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,373 miles

Diesel emissions tested , no reading recorded.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,533 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Pass 22 May 2014 38,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 17,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,813 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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OV12 HNN is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV12 HNN, 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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OV12 HNN is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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