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WY05 SAM

2012 BMW 7 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWY05 SAM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 137,014 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 137,014 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 112,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,157 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 100,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 90,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm, edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm, edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,406 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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WY05 SAM is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WY05 SAM, 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 WY05 SAM registered?

WY05 SAM is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is WY05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WY05 SAM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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