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S555 FLR

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,120 mi
Last recorded221,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 FLR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 221,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 214,096 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 206,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 204,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 197,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 186,560 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 176,540 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 238,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 134,814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

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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S555 FLR is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S555 FLR, 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 S555 FLR registered?

S555 FLR is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is S555 FLR safe to buy?

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