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WJ12 JLU

2012 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,614 mi
Last recorded113,614 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JLU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,614 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 113,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 104,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,685 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,902 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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WJ12 JLU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JLU, 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 WJ12 JLU registered?

WJ12 JLU is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 JLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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