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S12 PLP

2007 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 73096,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 PLP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,375 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,276 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,142 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 89,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,914 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,989 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,529 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,807 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,080 miles

Oil leak

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,260 miles

engine bay cover fitted

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,946 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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S12 PLP is a 2007 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 96,548 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 S12 PLP, 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 19 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S12 PLP registered?

S12 PLP is a 2007 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is S12 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 PLP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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