Bmw 7 series
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 8,633 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
8,633
Best Year
2022 (96%)
Years Covered
21
About the Bmw 7 series
The Bmw 7 series has been tested 8,633 times in 2026 MOT data across 21 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as hybrid and diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 296 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 76%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 7 SERIESs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 91,838 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 39,598 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Bmw 7 series?
Bmw 7 series by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96% | 296 | 39,598 mi | |
| 2021 | 94% | 1,291 | 39,366 mi | |
| 2020 | 95% | 872 | 41,603 mi | |
| 2019 | 93% | 1,286 | 52,159 mi | |
| 2018 | 93% | 933 | 64,053 mi | |
| 2017 | 92% | 1,120 | 69,846 mi | |
| 2016 | 95% | 325 | 69,801 mi | |
| 2015 | 81% | 48 | 109,543 mi | |
| 2014 | 85% | 144 | 126,469 mi | |
| 2013 | 83% | 655 | 103,469 mi | |
| 2012 | 89% | 610 | 108,621 mi | |
| 2011 | 84% | 190 | 123,094 mi | |
| 2010 | 84% | 143 | 125,285 mi | |
| 2009 | 84% | 159 | 126,518 mi | |
| 2008 | 85% | 124 | 140,762 mi | |
| 2007 | 84% | 98 | 149,702 mi | |
| 2006 | 86% | 156 | 156,601 mi | |
| 2005 | 81% | 77 | 125,512 mi | |
| 1998 | 76% | 33 | 129,863 mi | |
| 1997 | 86% | 35 | 129,857 mi | |
| 1996 | 95% | 38 | 91,838 mi |
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