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RYT 20

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 20
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 100,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,222 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald and thin on inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,451 miles

Light damage n/s/r inner sidewall.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,011 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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RYT 20 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 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 RYT 20, 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 RYT 20 registered?

RYT 20 is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is RYT 20 safe to buy?

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