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WJ12 GBX

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,829 mi
Last recorded167,829 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GBX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 167,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 165,673 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 154,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 143,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,347 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,761 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,086 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,456 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 118,456 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 109,212 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 89,003 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WJ12 GBX 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 86.7%.

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 WJ12 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 GBX registered?

WJ12 GBX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is WJ12 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 GBX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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