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YJ66 YYG

2016 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,652 mi
Last recorded56,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 7 Series45,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 YYG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 56,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 36,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 33,458 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 33,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low now adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 30,223 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 27,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,653 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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YJ66 YYG is a 2016 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ66 YYG, 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 YJ66 YYG registered?

YJ66 YYG is a 2016 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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