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E5 ABH

2012 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,364 mi
Last recorded88,364 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ABH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,897 miles

Front nad rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,343 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,756 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,988 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,950 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,112 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,754 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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E5 ABH is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 ABH, 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 E5 ABH registered?

E5 ABH is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is E5 ABH safe to buy?

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