MOT reliability
Bmw 7
6 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Bmw 7 vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 7 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 178,901 miles.
6
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
9,496
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 7 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 7 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw 7 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 7 | 57% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 9 | 89% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (3)
Most common Bmw 7 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 7 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- under trays fitted (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
Bmw 7 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 32 | 91% | 204,470 |
| 2006 | 2 | 44 | 75% | 220,460 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 104,896 |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 118,652 |
Bmw 7 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Bmw 7 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 7 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Bmw 7 in our data has covered around
178,901 miles.
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