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GG04 BES

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG04 BES
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 120,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Seeping fluid slightly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 120,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Seeping fluid slightly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2023 107,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,863 miles

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

covers fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,419 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 63,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,574 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,574 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,384 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,596 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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GG04 BES is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GG04 BES, 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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GG04 BES is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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