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RO12 TZX

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 TZX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,218 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F tyre, N/S/R tyre and is right on the limit for wear on the inside edge and the O/S/R tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,492 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 53,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,578 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,890 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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RO12 TZX is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO12 TZX, 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 RO12 TZX registered?

RO12 TZX is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RO12 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 TZX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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