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LM55 JAY

2012 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,074 mi
Last recorded147,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 JAY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 147,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 134,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,792 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,979 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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LM55 JAY is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LM55 JAY, 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 LM55 JAY registered?

LM55 JAY is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is LM55 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 JAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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