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BL66 YHN

2016 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,781 mi
Last recorded29,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 YHN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 29,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 26,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 23,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 18,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 14,555 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 14,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 12,642 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 12,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 11,110 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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BL66 YHN is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL66 YHN, 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 BL66 YHN registered?

BL66 YHN is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is BL66 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL66 YHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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