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SM12 ZFC

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,474 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 61,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,212 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 53,212 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,061 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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SM12 ZFC is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM12 ZFC, 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 SM12 ZFC registered?

SM12 ZFC is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SM12 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 ZFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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