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EO12 DKK

2012 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 DKK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 127,329 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,870 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,376 miles

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

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 110,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

emission to clean to be read

Pass 21 May 2020 100,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,856 miles

too low emissions to register on 4gas tester on test

Fail 4 Mar 2017 28,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall area (4.1.D.1b)

too low emissions to register on 4gas tester on test

Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,026 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 15,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 10,637 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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EO12 DKK is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 EO12 DKK, 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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What year was EO12 DKK registered?

EO12 DKK is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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