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YG12 RLV

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,984 mi
Last recorded121,984 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RLV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 108,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,244 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (with shock) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,056 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,807 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,730 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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YG12 RLV is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black 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 YG12 RLV, 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.

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What year was YG12 RLV registered?

YG12 RLV is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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