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GY12 YHC

2012 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,277 mi
Last recorded140,277 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YHC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 140,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Rear Gearbox/ differential mounting defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 135,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Rear differential mounting defective

Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,016 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both side front headlamp cleaning device washer covers stuck (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak , Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 124,016 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both side front headlamp cleaning device washer covers stuck (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak , Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,798 miles

Both side front headlamp cleaning device washer covers stuck

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged / insecure

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced +Flashing more than 60 times a minute (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible bicycle rack is abstructing the registration plat so that it is unreadable (0.1 (b))

Both side front headlamp cleaning device washer covers stuck

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged / insecure

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,524 miles

Both side front headlamp cleaning device washer covers stuck

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged / insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge ( strong advisory )

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 87,710 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,763 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 51,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,838 miles

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offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and nearside rear tyre tread 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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GY12 YHC is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY12 YHC, 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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GY12 YHC is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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