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PX12 TGN

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,254 mi
Last recorded70,254 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 TGN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 66,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,217 miles

NSF and OSF shock absorber gaiter detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF and OSF shock absorber gaiter detached

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,597 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,597 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,364 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,156 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on very inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,081 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PX12 TGN is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX12 TGN, 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 PX12 TGN registered?

PX12 TGN is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PX12 TGN safe to buy?

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