2016 BMW 7 Series · 6,737 MOT tests
2016 BMW 7 Series reliability
2016 BMW 7 Seriess fail 9.2% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 7 Series years (6,737 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 9.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 60% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 67,945
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,737
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (233% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Wheels1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.05%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.85%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.61%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.59%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.37%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.92%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.91%)
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 2016 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2016 BMW 7 Seriess fail 9.2% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 7 Series years (6,737 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (1.05% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW 7 Series shows 67,945 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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