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E7 DLP

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 DLP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 177,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 120,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 169,936 miles

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 22 Apr 2024 169,936 miles

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

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 163,853 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 158,009 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 147,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 139,231 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 73,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,946 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,441 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 64,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,192 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,252 miles

Engine covers and underbody trays fitted so some items not fully inspected...

Exhaust smoke reading to low to register...

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,528 miles

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

other tyres worn to 3mm

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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E7 DLP is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 E7 DLP, 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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E7 DLP is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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