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BMW 7 SERIES (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 933 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

933

Avg Mileage

64,053 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,772

Is the 2018 BMW 7 SERIES reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the BMW brand average of 88%.

At 6 years old, 93% of BMW 7 SERIESs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 933 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 64,053 miles.

How does the 2018 BMW 7 SERIES compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars188th out of 649(top 29%)
Rank among all BMW models366th out of 1,564(top 23%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average+4% (89% avg)
vs BMW average+5% (88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 BMW 7 SERIES has 64,053 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a BMW 7 SERIES?

The most reliable year is the 2022 model with a 96% MOT pass rate, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 81%. The 2018 sits between the two at 93%.

How much does a 2018 BMW 7 SERIES cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Hybrid, 1998cc)
£1,327
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,772
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

BMW 7 SERIES by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%29639,598 mi
202194%1,29139,366 mi
202095%87241,603 mi
201993%1,28652,159 mi
201893%93364,053 mi
201792%1,12069,846 mi
201695%32569,801 mi
201581%48109,543 mi
201485%144126,469 mi
201383%655103,469 mi
201289%610108,621 mi
201184%190123,094 mi
201084%143125,285 mi
200984%159126,518 mi
200885%124140,762 mi
200784%98149,702 mi
200686%156156,601 mi
200581%77125,512 mi
199876%33129,863 mi
199786%35129,857 mi
199695%3891,838 mi

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About the 2018 BMW 7 SERIES

The 2018 BMW 7 SERIES is a premium with a 1998cc hybrid engine. 933 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 64,053 miles at 6 years old, BMW 7 SERIES owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2018 BMW 7 SERIES Fuel Costs

The 1998cc hybrid engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 per year at current hybrid prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year). As a hybrid, real-world fuel costs will vary significantly depending on how much electric-only driving you do.

What does it cost to own a 2018 BMW 7 SERIES?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,772 (£148/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

BMW 7 SERIES Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 7 SERIESs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 BMW 7 SERIES

At 6 years old, the BMW 7 SERIES offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 96%.

Alternatives to the 2018 BMW 7 SERIES

If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable hybrid cars with similar engines: