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RF62 RYY

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,428 mi
Last recorded167,428 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 RYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 167,428 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear anti roll bar leaking oil

Fail 26 Jul 2024 167,096 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear anti roll bar leaking oil

Pass 11 Aug 2023 151,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 140,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,719 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 114,409 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,259 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,370 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2018 119,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 2754019 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,952 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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RF62 RYY is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RF62 RYY, 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 RF62 RYY registered?

RF62 RYY is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is RF62 RYY safe to buy?

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