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YB61 BXL

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,458 mi
Last recorded136,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BXL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 136,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,107 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower forward arm bushes worn should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,800 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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YB61 BXL is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YB61 BXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 BXL registered?

YB61 BXL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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