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W666 TAX

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 TAX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,046 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 106,118 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 102,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,173 miles

Nearside Rear tyre down to aprox 2.5mm 275 35 20 runflat

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre down to aprox 2.5mm 275 35 20 runflat

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,289 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,096 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge,no cords visible

Fail 18 Oct 2018 66,808 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge,no cords visible

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,519 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 28,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,087 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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W666 TAX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 W666 TAX, 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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W666 TAX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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