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YC12 ZRK

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZRK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,644 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,740 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 40,739 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,350 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 36,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,636 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 24,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,320 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 ZRK is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

YC12 ZRK is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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