
BMW 730
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc
M12 BSMMOT history
M12 BSM is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 23 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 160,104 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 160,104 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 13,194 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M12 BSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 730
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Oct 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M12 BSM was last recorded at 160,104 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,308 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,796 miles
- Average per year
- 13,194 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,104 miles
- 2025 – 153,308 miles
- 2024 – 146,428 miles
- 2023 – 139,891 miles
- 2021 – 135,039 miles
- 2020 – 125,337 miles
- 2019 – 107,314 miles
- 2018 – 76,603 miles
- 2017 – 47,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
11 tests since 22 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,104 miles (+6,796)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 160,104 miles
- Test number
- 588136179149
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass153,308 miles (+6,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 153,308 miles
- Test number
- 696319439972
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass146,428 miles (+6,537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 146,428 miles
- Test number
- 456283741750
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass139,891 miles (+4,852)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 139,891 miles
- Test number
- 208699345578
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass135,039 miles (+9,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 135,039 miles
- Test number
- 403801359696
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass125,337 miles (+18,023)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,337 miles
- Test number
- 392937039153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,314 miles (+30,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,314 miles
- Test number
- 673930460082
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass76,603 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 76,603 miles
- Test number
- 966607493590
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail76,603 miles (+29,228)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,603 miles
- Test number
- 689668396577
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass47,375 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 47,375 miles
- Test number
- 383448760942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 47,324 miles
- Test number
- 800643052431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M12 BSM
- Does M12 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M12 BSM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M12 BSM?
- The MOT on M12 BSM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M12 BSM done?
- M12 BSM was recorded at 160,104 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 13,194 miles a year.
- Has M12 BSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M12 BSM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on M12 BSM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on M12 BSM find?
- M12 BSM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front arms; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s; engine covers and under trays fitted.
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