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W9 BYE

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 BYE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 90,967 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))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 84,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 78,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 73,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 64,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 52,656 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 45,757 miles

Front both sides torque reaction arm bushes deterioation evident

Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,589 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,579 miles

Front front number plate font has a carbon font but standard form

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

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

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

Rear rear number plate font has a carbon font but standard form

Pass 21 Oct 2014 10,098 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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W9 BYE is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W9 BYE, 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 W9 BYE registered?

W9 BYE is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is W9 BYE safe to buy?

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