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GY62 ERU

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,116 mi
Last recorded73,116 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 ERU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 68,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,222 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 66,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,824 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,136 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,136 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,924 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 41,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,026 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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GY62 ERU 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 GY62 ERU, 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 GY62 ERU registered?

GY62 ERU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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