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PJ61 VCZ

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,499 mi
Last recorded77,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,657 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 71,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,836 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake p-ads approx 70percent worn. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge,just below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.32mm [275/40/r19],101y runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.32mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake p-ads approx 70percent worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge[245/45/r19],98y runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,965 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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PJ61 VCZ is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PJ61 VCZ, 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 PJ61 VCZ registered?

PJ61 VCZ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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