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RE12 EHT

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 EHT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,525 miles

rear diff mount bushes perished

Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,292 miles

Rear diff bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,579 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,277 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,044 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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RE12 EHT is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RE12 EHT, 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 RE12 EHT registered?

RE12 EHT is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is RE12 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 EHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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