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GV66 CCU

2016 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,525 mi
Last recorded101,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV66 CCU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,635 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 60,423 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 35,201 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 35,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,982 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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GV66 CCU is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV66 CCU, 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 GV66 CCU registered?

GV66 CCU is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is GV66 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV66 CCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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