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R20 MCW

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 MCW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 120,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 113,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 107,843 miles

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S Front . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S Rear . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 95,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S Front . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S Rear . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,465 miles

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

Under trays fitted restricting components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to sidewall. Cords not exposed.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,961 miles

Under trays fitted restricting components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,402 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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R20 MCW is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R20 MCW, 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 R20 MCW registered?

R20 MCW is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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