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VE61 RNJ

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 131,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 130,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 118,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 106,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear oil leak differential

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,807 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 62,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,165 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer eedge

Offside Front tyre worn severely on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,147 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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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VE61 RNJ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE61 RNJ, 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 VE61 RNJ registered?

VE61 RNJ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is VE61 RNJ safe to buy?

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