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YC12 YXP

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

423,268 mi
Last recorded423,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YXP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 423,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 376,691 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 367,406 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 311,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 261,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 250,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 225,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 214,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 191,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 186,096 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Jun 2019 186,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 May 2018 159,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,514 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,913 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YXP is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

YC12 YXP is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is YC12 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YXP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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