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V8 YEV

2012 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YEV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 69,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside & 275/40/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 69,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside & 275/40/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (275/40/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 67,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (275/40/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,754 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 61,661 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 49,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 49,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 29 Jun 2020 41,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,504 miles

l/h/r tyre cracked in tread area

r/h/f tyre punctured

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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V8 YEV is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V8 YEV, 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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V8 YEV is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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