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YC12 ZXW

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,452 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,276 miles

Rear Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,987 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 73,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 66,575 miles

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Fail 18 May 2018 66,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Pass 8 May 2017 58,805 miles

Both offside tyres are worn on inner edges

Small hairline cracks on rear wheels, inner rims

Pass 16 May 2016 45,287 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front valve stem perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 27,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front valve stem perished

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 ZXW is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

YC12 ZXW is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZXW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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