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BG12 NFY

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NFY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,060 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,059 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Dec 2019 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,483 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,954 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf door damaged

osr wheek repaired by welding

small cut nsf tyre sidewall

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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BG12 NFY 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 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 BG12 NFY, 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 BG12 NFY registered?

BG12 NFY is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BG12 NFY safe to buy?

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