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HU12 JAN

2018 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,265 mi
Last recorded48,265 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 74046,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU12 JAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 48,265 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,897 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,496 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,268 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 23,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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HU12 JAN is a 2018 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 46,024 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 HU12 JAN, 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 8 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HU12 JAN registered?

HU12 JAN is a 2018 BMW 740, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is HU12 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU12 JAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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