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YR12 KYJ

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,689 mi
Last recorded108,689 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,252 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 99,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,449 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,720 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bold on outer edge

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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YR12 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR12 KYJ, 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 YR12 KYJ registered?

YR12 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 KYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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