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AY66 VBV

2016 BMW 7 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,005 mi
Last recorded25,005 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VBV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 25,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,865 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 21,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 14,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,423 miles

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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AY66 VBV is a 2016 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 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 45,268 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 AY66 VBV, 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 10 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY66 VBV registered?

AY66 VBV is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AY66 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 VBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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