Hybrid BMW 7 Series: MOT pass rate
91.7% of hybrid BMW 7 Series pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,607 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 52,400.
Hybrid against the other BMW 7 Series versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 91.7% | 1,607 |
| Diesel | 85% | 1,464 |
| Petrol | 88.4% | 654 |
| All BMW 7 Series | 88.4% | 3,728 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the BMW 7 Series specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 91.7%, and this hybrid version sits 3.3 points above the 88.4% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid BMW 7 Series is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid BMW 7 Series had covered 52,400 miles at test, against 110,045 for the diesel and 58,266 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW 7 Series page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW 7 Series fuel types
- Diesel BMW 7 Series - 85%
- Petrol BMW 7 Series - 88.4%