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SW61 JKO

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 JKO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,656 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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,414 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,866 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 31 Jul 2023 70,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,345 miles

emisiom can not detected

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,518 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 42,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 34,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,656 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 15,694 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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SW61 JKO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW61 JKO, 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 SW61 JKO registered?

SW61 JKO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SW61 JKO safe to buy?

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