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B9 TYB

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,690 mi
Last recorded182,690 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TYB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 182,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 149,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 149,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,193 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,770 miles

Engine top,under and sill covers

Fail 10 Jun 2022 102,765 miles

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

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

Engine top,under and sill covers

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,328 miles

nail in o/s/r

wipers smearing

Fail 31 May 2016 33,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nail in o/s/r

wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2015 23,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYB is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B9 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 TYB registered?

B9 TYB is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is B9 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 TYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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