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F5 PCP

2012 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 PCP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 73,297 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, Note: Under tray and covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WARNING: Road tyre worn bald on outer section close to point of failure, Recommend replacing tyre NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,179 miles

Central Front Upper NOTE: Dash cam disconnected for purpose of carrying out test.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,315 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges!

both rear tyres worn inner edges!

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,011 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight wear on inner shoulders

rear tyres tread starting to get low

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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F5 PCP is a 2012 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F5 PCP, 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 F5 PCP registered?

F5 PCP is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is F5 PCP safe to buy?

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