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R999 NTS

2012 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,948 mi
Last recorded80,948 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 NTS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 80,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 80,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,603 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 52,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,857 miles

Front tyres wearing more on edges

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 20 Aug 2015 20,219 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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R999 NTS is a 2012 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R999 NTS, 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 R999 NTS registered?

R999 NTS is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is R999 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 NTS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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