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V30 DES

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

249,073 mi
Last recorded249,073 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 DES
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 249,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 231,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 227,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 217,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 205,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 201,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 200,038 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 200,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 198,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 194,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 193,456 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 192,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 191,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 191,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 186,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 26 Jul 2019 182,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 176,680 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 172,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 167,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 162,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 162,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 152,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 138,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,174 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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V30 DES is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V30 DES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V30 DES registered?

V30 DES is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is V30 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V30 DES shows 28 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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