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SB12 UTX

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UTX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 122,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 119,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 107,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 107,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,427 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning message on dash

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 99,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 88,183 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,181 miles

Offside Rear spring not properly mounted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,080 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDER COVERS AND ENGINE COVERS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 25 May 2015 38,960 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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SB12 UTX is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SB12 UTX, 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 SB12 UTX registered?

SB12 UTX is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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