BMW 7 SERIES MOT Pass Rate
91.7% of 2,003 BMW 7 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 7 SERIES passes its MOT 91.7% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 7 SERIES passes its MOT 91.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 96.5% at 0–3 years to 85.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.5% | 226 | 56,039 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.7% | 736 | 57,856 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.4% | 462 | 73,866 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.1% | 426 | 122,356 miles |
| 15+ years | 85.6% | 153 | 133,546 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 7 SERIES
The most common reason the BMW 7 SERIES fails its MOT is suspension — present in 31.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 31.7% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 30.2% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Road Wheels | 18.8% | fractured |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.8% | too high |
| Brakes | 18.3% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 6.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 3.0% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | buckle not functioning as intended |