2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW 7 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,709 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.3%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,709 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  2. Road Wheels - condition: fractured1.1%
    47 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Wheels1.4%
  3. Lights & electrics1.2%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 BMW 7 Series?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2019 BMW 7 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,709 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW 7 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; road wheels - condition: fractured; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW 7 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).