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B12 LGM

2001 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,342 mi
Last recorded124,342 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 124,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 123,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 121,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,423 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 119,419 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 116,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,239 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 105,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,400 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,534 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,381 miles

Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,542 miles

front brake discs slight lip outer edge

unable to obtain r,p,m pick up

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,311 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,673 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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B12 LGM is a 2001 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 102,682 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 B12 LGM, 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 25 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 LGM registered?

B12 LGM is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is B12 LGM safe to buy?

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