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1 BSU

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,125 mi
Last recorded100,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BSU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,125 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,096 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,604 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside lower front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 44,378 miles

Brake performance not tested not checked due to tyre defect showing cords, which may cause more damage to the vehicle. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside shoulder wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 37,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,473 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 32,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 26,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 21,216 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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1 BSU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series 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 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 76,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 BSU registered?

1 BSU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is 1 BSU safe to buy?

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