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RF12 PPU

2012 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 PPU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,102 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 76,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 24,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,689 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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RF12 PPU is a 2012 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF12 PPU, 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 RF12 PPU registered?

RF12 PPU is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is RF12 PPU safe to buy?

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