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R12 VFA

2014 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,285 mi
Last recorded35,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 73067,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 VFA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 35,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 33,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 30,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 24,383 miles

over and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 20,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 18,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 16,334 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on tread area

Offside Front Outer slight tyre wall damage

Pass 7 Nov 2017 13,446 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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R12 VFA is a 2014 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,707 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 R12 VFA, 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 12 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 VFA registered?

R12 VFA is a 2014 BMW 730, first registered on 15 November 2014.

Is R12 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 VFA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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