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YG62 VJV

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,640 mi
Last recorded70,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VJV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,819 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,837 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 40,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 20,925 miles

Both front suspension arms front bushes slight movement.

Both rear tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edge's.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,795 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 VJV is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG62 VJV, 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 YG62 VJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG62 VJV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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