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YS12 GXP

2012 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GXP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 113,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,428 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 97,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YS12 GXP is a 2012 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YS12 GXP, 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 YS12 GXP registered?

YS12 GXP is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YS12 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 GXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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