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V40 ENG

2016 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,539 mi
Last recorded54,539 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 ENG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 54,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,076 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,539 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 24,837 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 19,327 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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V40 ENG is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 V40 ENG, 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 V40 ENG registered?

V40 ENG is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is V40 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 ENG shows 8 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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