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VW05 SAH

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,433 mi
Last recorded167,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 SAH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 167,433 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 162,188 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 149,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,491 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 129,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,859 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,859 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing All Four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,191 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 15 Dec 2015 55,742 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,740 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (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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VW05 SAH 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 76.9%.

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 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 VW05 SAH, 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 VW05 SAH registered?

VW05 SAH is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is VW05 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW05 SAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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