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GF62 LYS

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,370 mi
Last recorded134,370 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 LYS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 134,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 126,779 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 126,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 104,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 85,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 85,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,797 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 79,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,625 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,102 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 26,102 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,259 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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GF62 LYS is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF62 LYS, 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 GF62 LYS registered?

GF62 LYS is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is GF62 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 LYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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