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496 RC

2018 BMW 7 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,254 mi
Last recorded68,254 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 RC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,254 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,653 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 61,571 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 20,888 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 20,888 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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496 RC is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 43,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 496 RC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 496 RC?

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What year was 496 RC registered?

496 RC is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 January 2018.

Is 496 RC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 RC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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