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DR12 WHT

2015 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 74044,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 WHT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 66,135 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 66,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,722 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 44,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 44,673 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split off.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split off.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 14,991 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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DR12 WHT is a 2015 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2015 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 44,782 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 DR12 WHT, 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 11 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DR12 WHT registered?

DR12 WHT is a 2015 BMW 740, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is DR12 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR12 WHT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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