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HY62 GSV

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 GSV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 66,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,826 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,467 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 54,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,011 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 48,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 37,517 miles

Engine under tray and under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,904 miles

Engine and under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Exhaust emissions to low to take a reading

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm mounting bush, both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,410 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,254 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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HY62 GSV is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black 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 HY62 GSV, 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 HY62 GSV registered?

HY62 GSV is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for HY62 GSV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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