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W700 LEM

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 LEM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,302 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured run flat ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 9,551 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 6,653 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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W700 LEM is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W700 LEM, 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.

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What year was W700 LEM registered?

W700 LEM is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is W700 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W700 LEM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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