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SK12 VHL

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VHL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 144,501 miles

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,165 miles

Central Front Under shields fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush worn (front control arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measurement at 2.4mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 132,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (connected to shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (connected to shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Under shields fitted.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measurement at 2.4mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 110,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 96,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,904 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK12 VHL 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 72.7%.

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 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 SK12 VHL, 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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SK12 VHL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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