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P16 KGC

2011 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 KGC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 135,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,309 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 120,309 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,799 miles

All windscreen washer jets, weak

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear, worn to warning wire housing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,703 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on wearers and starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel has been welded up 7 times in different places

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,562 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2020 70,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,451 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r tyre is low of tread

O/s/f tyre is getting low and worn on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2018 44,543 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim has been repaired

Fail 22 Jan 2018 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured in 4 places (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel rim has been repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,173 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 37,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,170 miles

Offside Rear tyre just legal

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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P16 KGC is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 81,542 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 P16 KGC, 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 15 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P16 KGC is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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