2020 BMW 7 Series · 2,958 MOT tests
2020 BMW 7 Series reliability
2020 BMW 7 Seriess fail 5.5% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 7 Series years (2,958 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 5.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,200
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,958
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Wheels0.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Brakes0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Suspension0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
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 0.34%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.34%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 0.24%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.68%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.64%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.37%)
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 2020 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2020 BMW 7 Seriess fail 5.5% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 7 Series years (2,958 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.78% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.34% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW 7 Series shows 36,200 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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