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YK12 UHO

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UHO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 139,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 133,210 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 9 Jun 2023 126,164 miles

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

both front brake backing plate missing

Fail 9 Jun 2023 126,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front brake backing plate missing

Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,232 miles

Offside Front brake discs backing plate missing

Fail 26 May 2022 122,198 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake discs backing plate missing

Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,210 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 103,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel been welded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 79,268 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,268 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YK12 UHO is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black 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 YK12 UHO, 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 YK12 UHO registered?

YK12 UHO is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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