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LB13 DMX

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,910 mi
Last recorded158,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 DMX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 158,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn for-would arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn for-would arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large split's in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through center tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Differential Bush's worn/cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin can't see Pad, looks low?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 145,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, VERY Poor, below service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 134,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for-would arm, on limit need's replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight ply in steering rack/steering

Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,738 miles

slight ply in steering rack/steering

Fail 14 Jul 2021 129,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cut's/split's to tyre, some of which could reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%, tyre in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN ON INER AND OUTER EDGE'S, CLOSE TO BEEN THROUGH TO PLY/CORD'S, (CAN BE CHECKED ON RE-TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Cut's/split's to tyre, some of which could reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%, tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN ON INER EDGE, CLOSE TO BEEN THROUGH TO PLY/CORD'S, (CAN BE CHECKED ON RE-TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cut's/split's to tyre, some of which could reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%, tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN ON INER AND OUTER EDGE'S, CLOSE TO BEEN THROUGH TO PLY/CORD'S, (CAN BE CHECKED ON RE-TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cut's/split's to tyre, some of which could reach ply or cord's, can't tell 100%, tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BADLY WORN ON INER EDGE, CLOSE TO BEEN THROUGH TO PLY/CORD'S, (CAN BE CHECKED ON RE-TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

slight ply in steering rack/steering

Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edged. (245/45/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (OSR & NSR) tyres starting to wear inner edge (275/40/19). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 123,817 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edged. (245/45/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jacking point or block missing under the sill.

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (OSR & NSR). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (OSR & NSR) tyres starting to wear inner edge (275/40/19). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 113,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 2 Apr 2018 101,036 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,950 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,928 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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LB13 DMX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LB13 DMX, 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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LB13 DMX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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