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UK02 SHK

2012 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,351 mi
Last recorded138,351 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK02 SHK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover Severely deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 192,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 177,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 157,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear brake pads low

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 May 2015 24,842 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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UK02 SHK is a 2012 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UK02 SHK, 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 UK02 SHK registered?

UK02 SHK is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is UK02 SHK safe to buy?

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