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T1 HCV

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 HCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,246 miles

Nearside Front alloy road wheel damaged on outer rim

Offside Front alloy road wheel damaged on outer rim

Rear rubber prop shaft coupling has light perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,604 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 75,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 59,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,600 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 13 Oct 2016 30,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,370 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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T1 HCV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T1 HCV, 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 T1 HCV registered?

T1 HCV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is T1 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 HCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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