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RO12 VUU

2012 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,397 mi
Last recorded157,397 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 VUU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 157,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 146,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2023 136,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 101,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,080 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,695 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,371 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 VUU is a 2012 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VUU, 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 RO12 VUU?

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What year was RO12 VUU registered?

RO12 VUU is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RO12 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 VUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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