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S200 AKC

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 AKC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 132,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 132,707 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,523 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 108,606 miles

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

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

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

UNDER COVERS AND TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,633 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,291 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 21,795 miles

nail in nsr tyre and has a cut on the tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 12,491 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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S200 AKC is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey 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 S200 AKC, 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 S200 AKC registered?

S200 AKC is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is S200 AKC safe to buy?

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