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YS12 PWL

2012 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,776 mi
Last recorded106,776 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 73076,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 PWL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 106,776 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,679 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,990 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated making noise but works (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both /towards rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both /towards front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,534 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 75,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 75,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,061 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,786 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,175 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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YS12 PWL is a 2012 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PWL, 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 YS12 PWL registered?

YS12 PWL is a 2012 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 PWL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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