Bmw 7 Series MOT data by year
The Bmw 7 Series appears in 107,938 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2025. Its most common failure areas are suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 86.6%.
107,938
MOT tests analysed
86.6%
Pass rate
13.4%
Fail rate
1980–2025
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5,651 | 79.8% | 20.2% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.1% | 5,476 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.8% | 5,211 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 4,321 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 3,381 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 2,674 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 1,697 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 1,456 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 1,127 |
Methodology & source. Based on 107,938 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.