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URO 12M

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 12M
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 99,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2025 99,698 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2025 99,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 98,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2022 97,695 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 97,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged - broken in 2 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative working opposite way round (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury if grazed or contacted

Offside Front fog lamp not working

air bag warning light remains on for several minutes before extinguishing

oil leak/s

Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,938 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,315 miles

PROP SHAFT FRONT RUBBER COUPLING WORN

STEERING IDLER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,937 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm bush worn

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

slight oil leak underside front of engine

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,937 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front steering idler arm bush worn

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

slight oil leak underside front of engine

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,385 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front play detected in steering idler arm bush

covers prevent full inspection of some components

prop shaft rubber cuppling deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,946 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt child seat fitted

park brake light illuminated

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,550 miles

cracked front number plate

o/s/f inner side light has one bulb not working

Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

cracked front number plate

o/s/f inner side light has one bulb not working

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,909 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear both registration plate lamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,212 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,943 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,059 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have slight damage to outer walls

Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,022 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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URO 12M is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,008 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 URO 12M, 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 30 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URO 12M registered?

URO 12M is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is URO 12M safe to buy?

The MOT history for URO 12M shows 26 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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