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YE12 MVS

2012 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,905 mi
Last recorded167,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MVS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,905 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 167,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 149,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 143,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 121,417 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring snap (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured crack on inner rim traveling outwards and opening (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 110,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 98,788 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 75,066 miles

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

Rear active anti roll bar leaking

Pass 12 May 2016 50,664 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,253 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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YE12 MVS is a 2012 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE12 MVS, 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 YE12 MVS registered?

YE12 MVS is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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