CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE61 HLY

2012 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 HLY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,291 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,483 miles

Central Front Under trays is fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 112,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 105,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 85,890 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,215 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,706 miles

zero emissions

Fail 5 Feb 2018 77,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

zero emissions

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,797 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,049 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE61 HLY is a 2012 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE61 HLY, 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

How do I check the history of OE61 HLY?

You can check the full history of OE61 HLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE61 HLY registered?

OE61 HLY is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is OE61 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 HLY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE61 HLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE61 HLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.