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YC12 YVJ

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,805 mi
Last recorded194,805 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YVJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 194,805 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 181,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 168,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 147,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 92,317 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 75,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 55,360 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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YC12 YVJ is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black 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 YC12 YVJ, 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 YC12 YVJ registered?

YC12 YVJ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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