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A12 SVM

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SVM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 38,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 38,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 37,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses or resevoir weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 37,960 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,433 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive undertray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 36,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded times three pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,273 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 36,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 32,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,680 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,153 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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A12 SVM is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 119,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 SVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 SVM registered?

A12 SVM is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is A12 SVM safe to buy?

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