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2012 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · SM62 OGU

SM62 OGU

2012 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 134,321 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 730
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
134,321 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2993cc
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SM62 OGU Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
  • 134,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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SM62 OGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 17:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 730 (SM62 OGU) between July 2015 and February 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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SM62 OGU Mileage History

  1. 23/07/201562,793 mi
  2. 23/07/201562,793 mi
  3. 29/02/201662,854 mi+61 mi
  4. 04/03/201776,286 mi+13,432 mi
  5. 26/02/201887,463 mi+11,177 mi
  6. 02/03/201994,335 mi+6,872 mi
  7. 03/03/2020104,141 mi+9,806 mi
  8. 04/02/2021109,101 mi+4,960 mi
  9. 15/02/2022114,304 mi+5,203 mi
  10. 18/02/2022114,315 mi+11 mi
  11. 10/02/2023119,077 mi+4,762 mi
  12. 21/02/2024123,913 mi+4,836 mi
  13. 15/02/2025128,876 mi+4,963 mi
  14. 27/02/2026134,321 mi+5,445 mi

Average of roughly 6,747 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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