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YC12 ZNZ

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

229,065 mi
Last recorded229,065 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 229,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 204,000 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2024 176,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 166,661 miles

undertrays engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 165,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 153,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,111 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 22,111 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,705 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 15,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,493 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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YC12 ZNZ is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

YC12 ZNZ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZNZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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