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A15 KEN

2012 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,310 mi
Last recorded65,310 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KEN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 65,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and bulged to cord in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and bulged to cord in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 61,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,400 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 56,399 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,365 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,466 miles

Offside Front brake dust shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2021 47,455 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 47,451 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Under tray damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,704 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 21,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A15 KEN is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A15 KEN, 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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A15 KEN is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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