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J3 PUE

2012 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

269,701 mi
Last recorded269,701 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PUE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 269,701 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 269,693 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 259,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 250,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 240,650 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 214,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 202,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 199,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible under undertrays (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 199,043 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction center camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible under undertrays (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 187,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 172,046 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 147,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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J3 PUE is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J3 PUE, 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 J3 PUE registered?

J3 PUE is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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