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LJ12 SPU

2012 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,872 mi
Last recorded177,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SPU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 177,872 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 177,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 169,876 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 169,876 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,104 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 117,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,879 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 SPU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ12 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

LJ12 SPU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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