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YG62 UWO

2012 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,754 mi
Last recorded161,754 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UWO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 161,754 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2022 137,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,772 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 98w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,727 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front, lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both side front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,824 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,818 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,670 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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YG62 UWO is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YG62 UWO, 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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YG62 UWO is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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