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VK62 GZU

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 GZU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,705 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,644 miles

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

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

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

slight smearing windscreen wipers

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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VK62 GZU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK62 GZU, 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

How do I check the history of VK62 GZU?

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What year was VK62 GZU registered?

VK62 GZU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is VK62 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 GZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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