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SIG 2442

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2442
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,878 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 104,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 94,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,872 miles

Full under trays fitted obscuring some test items

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,806 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2021 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,375 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 69,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,248 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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SIG 2442 is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SIG 2442, 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 SIG 2442?

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What year was SIG 2442 registered?

SIG 2442 is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SIG 2442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 2442 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIG 2442 have outstanding finance?

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