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Y111 OJJ

2012 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,016 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 122,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall torn in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm - forward pointing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm - forward pointing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 113,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm - forward pointing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm - forward pointing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front signs off brake fluid at bleed nipple

Fail 29 Nov 2021 109,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front signs off brake fluid at bleed nipple

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,711 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,859 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 63,859 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wall cut

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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Y111 OJJ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 Y111 OJJ, 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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Y111 OJJ is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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