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SK12 ZZA

2012 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,848 mi
Last recorded132,848 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 132,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,682 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar hydraulic system misting of oil

Pass 3 Jun 2024 126,171 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 104,998 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 97,812 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

slight fluid leak from hydralic rear anti roll bar unit

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,634 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front windscreen washers low pressure

rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit has a minor leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,462 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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SK12 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SK12 ZZA, 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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SK12 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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