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YG62 UHL

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,199 mi
Last recorded121,199 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UHL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 121,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 119,605 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre bald at inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2022 116,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 116,475 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 116,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 108,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 104,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,472 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall + worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 73,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp does not go dim when switching the side light on.

brake pads warning light is ON

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,178 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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YG62 UHL is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG62 UHL, 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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YG62 UHL is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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