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W7 TLA

2012 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

219,325 mi
Last recorded219,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 TLA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 219,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 214,620 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 189,789 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 155,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 150,482 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,553 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Fail 27 Aug 2021 145,553 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 142,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge starting to wear

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,568 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 Feb 2017 76,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,893 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 12,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 5,137 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 293 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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W7 TLA is a 2012 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 W7 TLA, 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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W7 TLA is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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