2015 BMW 7 Series · 3,031 MOT tests
2015 BMW 7 Series reliability
2015 BMW 7 Seriess fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 22 7 Series years (3,031 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 77,175
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,031
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.6% of tests fail here (311% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Suspension2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Wheels1.6%
- Brakes1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.45%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.96%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 0.82%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.19%)
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 2015 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2015 BMW 7 Seriess fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 22 7 Series years (3,031 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.45% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW 7 Series shows 77,175 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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