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YF12 PTU

2012 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,860 mi
Last recorded138,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 PTU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 135,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,748 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,817 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 34,626 miles

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

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

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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YF12 PTU is a 2012 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF12 PTU, 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

How do I check the history of YF12 PTU?

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What year was YF12 PTU registered?

YF12 PTU is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YF12 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 PTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 PTU have outstanding finance?

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