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CX12 VOA

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

226,008 mi
Last recorded226,008 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VOA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 226,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 210,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 210,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 197,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 188,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 182,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 157,581 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,889 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,922 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,665 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45 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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CX12 VOA is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX12 VOA, 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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CX12 VOA is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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