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LJ12 SBZ

2012 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,262 mi
Last recorded122,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,304 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,871 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 36,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 2,714 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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LJ12 SBZ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJ12 SBZ, 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 LJ12 SBZ registered?

LJ12 SBZ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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