2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 BMW 7 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

735 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 735 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    35 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: fractured1.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Suspension3.7%
  3. Wheels1.9%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Brakes1.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 BMW 7 Series?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2015 BMW 7 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 735 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 BMW 7 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 BMW 7 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).