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DEN 181W

2012 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEN 181W
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 108,969 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 108,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,370 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 107,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight control arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 103,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,993 miles

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

Rear diff bushes slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2021 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,202 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,073 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not to cordes

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,899 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 63,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,187 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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DEN 181W is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DEN 181W, 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 DEN 181W registered?

DEN 181W is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is DEN 181W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEN 181W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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