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J12 RJO

2016 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,724 mi
Last recorded185,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 RJO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 185,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 163,777 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,664 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,223 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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J12 RJO is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 45,268 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 J12 RJO, 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 10 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 RJO registered?

J12 RJO is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is J12 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 RJO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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