2019 BMW 7 Series · 6,519 MOT tests
2019 BMW 7 Series reliability
2019 BMW 7 Seriess fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 7 Series years (6,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 6.9%
- 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 4
- 41,866
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,519
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Wheels0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.92%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.58%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.48%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 0.43%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.32%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.26%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.83%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.77%)
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 2019 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 7 Seriess fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 7 Series years (6,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.92% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.58% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 7 Series shows 41,866 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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