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W31 RAS

2012 BMW 7 Series

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 RAS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 154,694 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 154,694 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 144,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 3 Sep 2021 136,074 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 136,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,992 miles

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

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,711 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 12 Nov 2018 108,711 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,141 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2015 37,030 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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W31 RAS is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W31 RAS, 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 W31 RAS registered?

W31 RAS is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is W31 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 RAS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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