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YB12 HZW

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HZW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 161,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 126,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,055 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 108,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,592 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 29,868 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,403 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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YB12 HZW is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB12 HZW, 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 YB12 HZW registered?

YB12 HZW is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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