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LA16 ZAR

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 ZAR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 119,884 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 105,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 103,450 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 78,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 76,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 50,257 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of compoenents

Pass 3 May 2019 36,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 11,412 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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LA16 ZAR is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA16 ZAR, 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 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA16 ZAR registered?

LA16 ZAR is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is LA16 ZAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 ZAR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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