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GJ62 VHG

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VHG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,220 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 89,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,831 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 81,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 64,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 49,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,611 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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GJ62 VHG is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ62 VHG, 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 GJ62 VHG registered?

GJ62 VHG is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 VHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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