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HN62 PFX

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,688 mi
Last recorded169,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 PFX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 169,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 157,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 140,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 127,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os close to limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,395 miles

nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2015 51,395 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing middle seat belt clasp missing (5.1.1)

nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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HN62 PFX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN62 PFX, 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 HN62 PFX registered?

HN62 PFX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is HN62 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 PFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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