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EX62 GZC

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,376 mi
Last recorded132,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 GZC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 132,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 132,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre`s are wearing on the edge`s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,943 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,817 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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EX62 GZC is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX62 GZC, 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 EX62 GZC registered?

EX62 GZC is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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