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SM16 SRN

2016 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 SRN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 88,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,269 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 33,388 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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SM16 SRN is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM16 SRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM16 SRN?

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What year was SM16 SRN registered?

SM16 SRN is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 October 2016.

Is SM16 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 SRN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM16 SRN have outstanding finance?

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