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SM62 OGO

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,239 mi
Last recorded108,239 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 OGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,239 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 108,239 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 93,870 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 93,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,549 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))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 81,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,133 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,771 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,336 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,551 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 35,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,751 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,589 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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SM62 OGO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM62 OGO, 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 SM62 OGO registered?

SM62 OGO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is SM62 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 OGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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