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LJ12 SCX

2012 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,887 mi
Last recorded112,887 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SCX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 112,887 miles

Front Wipers smeary

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 107,769 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,954 miles

front and rear brake pads are worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,498 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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LJ12 SCX is a 2012 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJ12 SCX, 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 LJ12 SCX registered?

LJ12 SCX is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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