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LA12 VUY

2012 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,122 mi
Last recorded105,122 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VUY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 105,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 93,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 71,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,838 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,838 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 57,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,586 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,853 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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LA12 VUY is a 2012 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LA12 VUY, 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 LA12 VUY registered?

LA12 VUY is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LA12 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VUY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA12 VUY have outstanding finance?

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