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SFZ 8769

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,389 mi
Last recorded163,389 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 8769
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 163,389 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 163,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 149,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 133,711 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 133,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 117,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SFZ 8769 is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SFZ 8769, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFZ 8769?

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What year was SFZ 8769 registered?

SFZ 8769 is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is SFZ 8769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 8769 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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