2007 BMW 7 Series · 2,338 MOT tests
2007 BMW 7 Series reliability
2007 BMW 7 Seriess fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 22 7 Series years (2,338 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 25.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 134,672
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,338
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.1% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.6%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Tyres6%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Seat belts and airbags4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.12%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.91%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 2.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.48%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.28%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.32%)
Other years
Every BMW 7 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2007 BMW 7 Seriess fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 22 7 Series years (2,338 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often airbag warning lamp shows fault (3.12% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.91% of tests), position lamp not working (2.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 BMW 7 Series shows 134,672 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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