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OY62 OPH

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,937 mi
Last recorded128,937 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 OPH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 128,937 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 128,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 121,559 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 106,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,412 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,134 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 Wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,263 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 70,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,991 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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OY62 OPH is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY62 OPH, 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 OY62 OPH registered?

OY62 OPH is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is OY62 OPH safe to buy?

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