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A11 CWT

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CWT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,937 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2025 130,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,984 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,797 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 93,030 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Upper Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 63,242 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 40,990 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 40,990 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,916 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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A11 CWT 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 78.6%.

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 A11 CWT, 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 A11 CWT registered?

A11 CWT is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is A11 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 CWT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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