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YH62 EKU

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 EKU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 157,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 145,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 132,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 122,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,258 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,258 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,513 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 86,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing lower on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,958 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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YH62 EKU is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH62 EKU, 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 YH62 EKU registered?

YH62 EKU is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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