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SL12 BXH

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,041 mi
Last recorded87,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BXH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,651 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 57,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn between 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,323 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 27,581 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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SL12 BXH is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL12 BXH, 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

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What year was SL12 BXH registered?

SL12 BXH is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SL12 BXH safe to buy?

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