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LY62 KDJ

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 KDJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 66,422 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 61,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,094 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 27 Aug 2020 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,773 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 48,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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LY62 KDJ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY62 KDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY62 KDJ registered?

LY62 KDJ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LY62 KDJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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