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YH62 GWX

2012 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,934 mi
Last recorded113,934 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 7 Series76,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 113,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 91,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,630 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,630 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 50,731 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,932 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 GWX 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 85.7%.

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 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 YH62 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

YH62 GWX is a 2012 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is YH62 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 GWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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