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YE12 NBO

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,940 mi
Last recorded141,940 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 NBO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 141,940 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2025 136,047 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil level low, on minimum

Pass 25 Nov 2023 127,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 127,353 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 123,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,800 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 64,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,594 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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YE12 NBO is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE12 NBO, 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 YE12 NBO registered?

YE12 NBO is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YE12 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NBO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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