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N4 UKA

2012 BMW 745

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

150,402 mi
Last recorded150,402 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 UKA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 150,402 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 102,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 144,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 144,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 101,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 101,176 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 136,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 136,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,591 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded located by rear sub frame mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded located by rear sub frame mount (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2022 94,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 121,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 121,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,917 miles

Nearside rear lower hub bush has slight play

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front track rod has slight play in the inner ball and socket

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside rear lower hub bush has slight play

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front track rod has slight play in the inner ball and socket

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,348 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,036 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,289 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,172 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,474 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear offside tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,645 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 26,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 745?

Based on 22,701 MOT tests across 1,670 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 607
position lamp(s) not working 411
Brake pipe excessively corroded 341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 311
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N4 UKA is a 2012 BMW 745 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

The most common reason a BMW 745 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N4 UKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 745 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 745 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N4 UKA is a 2012 BMW 745, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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