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GD62 AFA

2012 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD62 AFA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,967 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 64,648 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,235 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,235 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GD62 AFA is a 2012 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD62 AFA, 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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GD62 AFA is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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