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VE12 PZV

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,506 mi
Last recorded178,506 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 PZV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 178,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 176,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 170,903 miles

Central Rear Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 170,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 166,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,803 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,002 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 16 Jun 2015 89,333 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,333 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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VE12 PZV is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE12 PZV, 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 VE12 PZV registered?

VE12 PZV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is VE12 PZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 PZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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