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W4 NTG

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,280 mi
Last recorded117,280 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 NTG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 113,363 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,400 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 102,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,392 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,387 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. Tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 99Y Pirelli P Zero RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. Tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 69,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,466 miles

Both windscreen wipers smear but clear screen sufficiently at time of test although close to limit - advise replace both wiper blades

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt adult belt passed through seat frame ()

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear worn slightly thin both sides of axle (worn to approx 4mm) (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 52,457 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,741 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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W4 NTG is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W4 NTG, 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 W4 NTG registered?

W4 NTG is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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