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T700 GRB

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,668 mi
Last recorded132,668 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 GRB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 132,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 132,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 398,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 118,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 347,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output +tiny condensation due to lens crack (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 287,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 227,128 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,232 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 178,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,062 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 91,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,387 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,387 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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T700 GRB is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T700 GRB, 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 T700 GRB registered?

T700 GRB is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is T700 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T700 GRB shows 21 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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