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VK12 SXP

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

236,272 mi
Last recorded236,272 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SXP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2017 236,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 199,936 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 153,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 153,059 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,511 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VK12 SXP is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver 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 VK12 SXP, 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 VK12 SXP registered?

VK12 SXP is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is VK12 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 SXP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK12 SXP have outstanding finance?

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