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L29 LYA

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 LYA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 137,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,586 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 103,624 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,864 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,526 miles

No Acceleration Detected

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 62,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,512 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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L29 LYA 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 100%.

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 L29 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L29 LYA registered?

L29 LYA is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is L29 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 LYA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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