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T30 TAG

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 TAG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

small stone chip to windscreen

under trays and engine covers

Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,567 miles

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

Nearside small stone chip to windscreen

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,628 miles

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

Nearside small stone chip to windscreen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2023 110,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside small stone chip to windscreen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,556 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 102,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 79,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,137 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 72,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,588 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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T30 TAG is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T30 TAG, 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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T30 TAG is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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