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VIG 8929

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 8929
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 103,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,520 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,188 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,804 miles

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

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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VIG 8929 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 VIG 8929, 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 VIG 8929 registered?

VIG 8929 is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is VIG 8929 safe to buy?

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