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V12 DYE

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 6592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 DYE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 87,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 77,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 68,614 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,278 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,369 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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V12 DYE is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 6,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 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 V12 DYE, 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 9 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 V12 DYE registered?

V12 DYE is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 January 2017.

Is V12 DYE safe to buy?

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