2012 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Diesel · W8 HDX
2012 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 101,456 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W8 HDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 101,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W8 HDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 7 Series (W8 HDX) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W8 HDX Mileage History
- 01/11/202278,784 mi
- 02/11/202386,313 mi+7,529 mi
- 29/10/202493,620 mi+7,307 mi
- 29/10/202493,620 mi
- 31/10/2025101,456 mi+7,836 mi
Average of roughly 7,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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