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P8 KOT

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 KOT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,284 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 112,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened by a cut on child seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,005 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,523 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,092 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,733 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 65,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 34,294 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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P8 KOT is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P8 KOT, 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 P8 KOT registered?

P8 KOT is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is P8 KOT safe to buy?

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