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LA12 VVN

2012 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,625 mi
Last recorded156,625 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VVN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 149,183 miles

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 116,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,003 miles

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 87,435 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect Incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 65,509 miles

Front nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on outer edges

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,354 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 VVN is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LA12 VVN, 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 LA12 VVN registered?

LA12 VVN is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LA12 VVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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