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KN62 BMU

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,712 mi
Last recorded159,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BMU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 159,712 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 16 Jul 2025 140,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 112,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 110,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 108,605 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,448 miles

Windscreen multiple stone chips but within limits

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,731 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,791 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 73,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,721 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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KN62 BMU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black 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 KN62 BMU, 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 KN62 BMU registered?

KN62 BMU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is KN62 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 BMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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