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PE12 PLU

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 PLU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 174,068 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 160,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 155,658 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 155,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 144,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 129,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 117,107 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 101,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,152 miles

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

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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PE12 PLU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PE12 PLU, 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 PE12 PLU registered?

PE12 PLU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is PE12 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 PLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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