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B9 LHS

2012 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LHS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,814 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 97,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,367 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,754 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 27,508 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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B9 LHS is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Silver 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 B9 LHS, 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 B9 LHS registered?

B9 LHS is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is B9 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 LHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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