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R28 PCS

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,316 mi
Last recorded120,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 PCS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 116,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 115,993 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 94,402 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 93,795 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,485 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus in need of Tracking. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 35,971 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 35,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,819 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,713 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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R28 PCS is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R28 PCS, 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 R28 PCS registered?

R28 PCS is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is R28 PCS safe to buy?

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