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PL66 NPA

2016 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,470 mi
Last recorded57,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 NPA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 43,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 38,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 31,574 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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PL66 NPA is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL66 NPA, 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 PL66 NPA registered?

PL66 NPA is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is PL66 NPA safe to buy?

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