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SL62 TBU

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 TBU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,644 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 92,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,813 miles

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

Slight leak front anti roll bar

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,813 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension roll bar has a slight fluid leak

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,813 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension roll bar has a slight fluid leak

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2017 75,594 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Rear both worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,156 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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SL62 TBU is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL62 TBU, 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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SL62 TBU is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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