2012 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · DY12 FOF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on December 8, 2025 at 103,473 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improving stability. While the car experienced failures in previous years, the two most recent tests resulted in no recorded defects or advisory items. This suggests that the previous owner has addressed outstanding mechanical concerns and is currently maintaining the vehicle to a standard that prevents immediate failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the car covered 14,066 miles, followed by another 13,508 miles in the year leading up to the most recent 2025 test. This regular usage indicates the vehicle is driven consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals, fluids, and battery health in a complex German diesel of this era. Despite the recent clean records, the failures in December 2023 and December 2024 indicate that the vehicle is prone to specific mechanical or regulatory issues. Because the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in this summary, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension bushings, brake components, and exhaust system. Given the age and mileage of the 7 series, particular attention should be paid to signs of corrosion on the chassis and the integrity of rubber suspension mounts, as these are common points of failure that often trigger MOT failures on this model.