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GY12 FMC

2012 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 FMC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has been welded.

Offside Rear Road wheel has been welded.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 70,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge (2.5mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 50,209 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge (2.5mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,355 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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GY12 FMC is a 2012 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY12 FMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 FMC registered?

GY12 FMC is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is GY12 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 FMC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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