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JS52 BYE

2012 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,874 mi
Last recorded122,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS52 BYE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,026 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 119,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play worn tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,455 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 117,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,158 miles

film fitted to front window

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,219 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,067 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2017 73,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front banana arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front banana arm inner bush front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,739 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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JS52 BYE is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 JS52 BYE, 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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JS52 BYE is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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