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35 TF

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 TF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,420 miles

Front windscreen washers poor spray

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

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

Rear Rear diff bush splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight split in rear propshaft doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,964 miles

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

Front wipers smearing.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers smearing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,824 miles

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

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

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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35 TF is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 35 TF, 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 35 TF registered?

35 TF is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is 35 TF safe to buy?

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