2012 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · SD61 LPY
2012 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 312,105 km. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 312,105 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD61 LPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 312,105 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD61 LPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 730 (SD61 LPY) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SD61 LPY Odometer History
- 29/04/2023258,223 km
- 06/05/2023258,652 km+429 km
- 18/05/2024280,962 km+22,310 km
- 07/05/2025297,659 km+16,697 km
- 19/05/2026312,105 km+14,446 km
Average of roughly 17,635 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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