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SM66 NLV

2016 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 NLV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 81,637 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 34,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 26,635 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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SM66 NLV is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM66 NLV, 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 SM66 NLV?

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What year was SM66 NLV registered?

SM66 NLV is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is SM66 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 NLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM66 NLV have outstanding finance?

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