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GL66 WFZ

2016 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 WFZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2024 131,857 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 131,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 118,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5 mm and 2 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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GL66 WFZ is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL66 WFZ, 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 GL66 WFZ registered?

GL66 WFZ is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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