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MR10 ARA

2012 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,642 mi
Last recorded138,642 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR10 ARA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 138,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,624 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 124,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,522 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 84,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,151 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 38,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,585 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2019 31,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 27,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 21,109 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 13,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,761 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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MR10 ARA is a 2012 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR10 ARA, 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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MR10 ARA is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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