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HY62 MDO

2012 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,032 mi
Last recorded164,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 74075,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 MDO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 164,032 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 164,022 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 158,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 154,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 146,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 142,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 138,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outher edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,031 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,740 miles

Diesel Smoke test passed (Trigger point not met)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 101,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY62 MDO is a 2012 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY62 MDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 MDO registered?

HY62 MDO is a 2012 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HY62 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 MDO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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