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OY12 ZKN

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZKN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,844 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Push strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 62,869 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 39,823 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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OY12 ZKN 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 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 OY12 ZKN, 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 OY12 ZKN registered?

OY12 ZKN is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for OY12 ZKN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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