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YH62 AHO

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 AHO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 129,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm, inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,878 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 106,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,792 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,474 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,465 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,224 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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YH62 AHO is a 2012 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH62 AHO, 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 YH62 AHO registered?

YH62 AHO is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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