2012 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · LS12 BUO
2012 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 86,448 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS12 BUO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 86,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS12 BUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 730 (LS12 BUO) between October 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
LS12 BUO Mileage History
- 09/10/201421,535 mi
- 10/10/201421,535 mi
- 12/10/201532,666 mi+11,131 mi
- 14/10/201532,666 mi
- 12/10/201643,338 mi+10,672 mi
- 26/09/201754,924 mi+11,586 mi
- 10/10/201859,421 mi+4,497 mi
- 08/10/201962,058 mi+2,637 mi
- 08/10/201962,058 mi
- 05/10/202064,990 mi+2,932 mi
- 07/10/202174,478 mi+9,488 mi
- 08/10/202278,826 mi+4,348 mi
- 13/10/202381,444 mi+2,618 mi
- 18/02/202686,448 mi+5,004 mi
- 18/02/202686,448 mi
Average of roughly 5,714 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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