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CT12 HHM

2012 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 HHM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,616 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 138,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 132,632 miles

NSF tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Nearside Front Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper side pipe bent.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper side pipe bent. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,811 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,788 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,835 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush in suspension arm (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,360 miles

washers poor

Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

washers poor

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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CT12 HHM is a 2012 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 75,346 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 CT12 HHM, 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 14 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CT12 HHM is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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