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SM62 OGU

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,321 mi
Last recorded134,321 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 OGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 134,321 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 128,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 94,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,854 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OGU 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 SM62 OGU, 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 SM62 OGU registered?

SM62 OGU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SM62 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 OGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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