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WJZ 2886

2012 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJZ 2886
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,880 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 107,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 102,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (275/35r20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,084 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,380 miles

Oil leak underside of vehicle covered in oil from engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

Fail 16 Aug 2017 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items in view (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Oil leak underside of vehicle covered in oil from engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,324 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged outer rim

Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,324 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked 3 times (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wheel damaged outer rim

Pass 30 Jun 2015
Fail 25 Jun 2015 32,633 miles

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

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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WJZ 2886 is a 2012 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJZ 2886, 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 WJZ 2886 registered?

WJZ 2886 is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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