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OO08 AAP

2012 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,629 mi
Last recorded48,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 AAP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,629 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits limit 2.0 mean 2.6 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 42,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 42,426 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,359 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 35,359 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 20,647 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 13,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 8,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 8,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 8,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OO08 AAP is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OO08 AAP, 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

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What year was OO08 AAP registered?

OO08 AAP is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for OO08 AAP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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