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YL12 GOE

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 GOE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 163,065 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff mounts ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,752 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 88,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Fail 5 Apr 2019 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,143 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,888 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 44,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,550 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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YL12 GOE is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YL12 GOE, 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 YL12 GOE?

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What year was YL12 GOE registered?

YL12 GOE is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YL12 GOE safe to buy?

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