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SL12 YUD

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,850 mi
Last recorded151,850 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 151,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 139,045 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 139,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2023 126,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 115,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,119 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 15 May 2019 91,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 78,832 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Fail 11 May 2018 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 11 May 2017 65,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,188 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

trigger point not met

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 YUD is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

SL12 YUD is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is SL12 YUD safe to buy?

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