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KY62 DDA

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,019 mi
Last recorded117,019 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 DDA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,019 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 117,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 110,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 110,553 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 104,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,084 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,810 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,310 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,101 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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KY62 DDA is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY62 DDA, 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 KY62 DDA registered?

KY62 DDA is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is KY62 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 DDA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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