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J22 LDE

2012 BMW 7 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,768 mi
Last recorded179,768 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 LDE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 179,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 170,596 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 138,863 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 100,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,513 miles

Parking Brake efficiency 16%

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,948 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all x 4 (4.1.E.1)

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,543 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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J22 LDE is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J22 LDE, 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 J22 LDE registered?

J22 LDE is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is J22 LDE safe to buy?

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