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LN12 HYO

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 HYO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,313 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 108,312 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim has been weld repaired

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,557 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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

weld repair on nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 88,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 77,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,447 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 64,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,391 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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LN12 HYO is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN12 HYO, 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 LN12 HYO registered?

LN12 HYO is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is LN12 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 HYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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