BMW 7 SERIES MOT pass rate
88.9% of 41,848 BMW 7 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 7 SERIES has a pass rate of 88.9%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW 7 SERIES passes its MOT 88.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.0% at 0–3 years to 80.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.0% | 1,985 | 36,139 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.9% | 10,452 | 50,619 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.1% | 11,303 | 78,728 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.1% | 7,468 | 114,097 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.4% | 10,640 | 129,126 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 38.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 31.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.4% | Excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 14.2% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 8.0% | Fractured |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 4.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 7 SERIES?
- 88.9% of BMW 7 SERIES MOT tests pass, based on 41,848 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW 7 SERIES?
- The most common reason the BMW 7 SERIES fails its MOT is suspension — present in 38.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the BMW 7 SERIES's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.