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LD12 WMW

2012 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 WMW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn but pads still okay (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn but pads still okay (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,920 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,920 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,110 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,443 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2019 42,418 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,949 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on inside edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 22,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 17,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,928 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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LD12 WMW is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in White with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LD12 WMW, 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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LD12 WMW is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is LD12 WMW safe to buy?

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