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W7 TDM

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 TDM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,899 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 120,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,194 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 73,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,441 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 64,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,252 miles

Engine covers and underbody trays fitted so some items not fully inspected...

Exhaust smoke reading to low to register...

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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W7 TDM is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W7 TDM, 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 W7 TDM registered?

W7 TDM is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is W7 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 TDM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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