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P7 SRX

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SRX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 93,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,159 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 70,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,409 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,834 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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P7 SRX is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P7 SRX, 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 P7 SRX registered?

P7 SRX is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is P7 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 SRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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