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B12 DCY

2019 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 74041,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DCY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 38,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 38,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 29,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 17,253 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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B12 DCY is a 2019 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 41,135 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B12 DCY, 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 7 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 DCY registered?

B12 DCY is a 2019 BMW 740, first registered on 31 October 2019.

Is B12 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 DCY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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