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PE09 TAN

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 TAN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 129,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 70,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,010 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,813 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,855 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,312 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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PE09 TAN is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black 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 PE09 TAN, 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 PE09 TAN registered?

PE09 TAN is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is PE09 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 TAN 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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