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KY16 WGW

2016 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,117 mi
Last recorded28,117 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 WGW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 28,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 28,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,765 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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KY16 WGW is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY16 WGW, 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 KY16 WGW registered?

KY16 WGW is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is KY16 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 WGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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