2012 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · LP61 BVR
2012 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 76,545 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP61 BVR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 76,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LP61 BVR Mileage History
- 09/03/201524,619 mi
- 03/03/201626,577 mi+1,958 mi
- 27/02/201728,616 mi+2,039 mi
- 08/03/201831,684 mi+3,068 mi
- 16/03/201831,725 mi+41 mi
- 05/11/201834,370 mi+2,645 mi
- 14/11/201834,370 mi
- 10/01/201935,019 mi+649 mi
- 08/01/202044,898 mi+9,879 mi
- 26/01/202147,436 mi+2,538 mi
- 21/01/202250,637 mi+3,201 mi
- 16/01/202359,523 mi+8,886 mi
- 25/01/202467,441 mi+7,918 mi
- 20/09/202472,657 mi+5,216 mi
- 21/09/202472,657 mi
- 09/09/202573,508 mi+851 mi
- 10/09/202676,545 mi+3,037 mi
Average of roughly 4,512 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
LP61 BVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 730 (LP61 BVR) between March 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))”.
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