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SL12 WKG

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WKG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 103,366 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,868 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,852 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 52,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 42,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing edges

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,448 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

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 WKG is a 2012 BMW 730 in White 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 SL12 WKG, 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 SL12 WKG registered?

SL12 WKG is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is SL12 WKG safe to buy?

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