2010 BMW 7 Series · 2,719 MOT tests
2010 BMW 7 Series reliability
2010 BMW 7 Seriess fail 17.8% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 7 Series years (2,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 17.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 119,610
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,719
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.8% of tests fail here (164% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.9%
- Lights and electrics4.8%
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Brakes1.9%
- Wheels1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.43%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.21%
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 1.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.11%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.74%)
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 2010 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2010 BMW 7 Seriess fail 17.8% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 7 Series years (2,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.02% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 BMW 7 Series shows 119,610 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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