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CP12 VWH

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,288 mi
Last recorded152,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VWH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 152,288 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 144,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 136,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 136,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 134,288 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,029 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated wheel has been repaired ? (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,308 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,308 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,971 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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CP12 VWH is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP12 VWH, 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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CP12 VWH is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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