BMW G Series (2007)

198 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2007 BMW G Series

CarHunch analysed 198 real MOT records for the 2007 BMW G Series. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

# 2007 BMW G SERIES

This 2007 BMW punches above its weight in the MOT booth, posting an 88.4% first-time pass rate that's a solid 8.4 points ahead of the UK average. Only 13.6% of vehicles in this cohort have ever logged a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and puts it among the safer used cars in its age bracket.

With a median mileage of just 9,581 miles at test, these cars show notably light use for their age—many are likely cherished weekend drivers or low-milers. The real story lies in the advisories: at 4.6 per vehicle on average, preventative wear items and minor niggles are common, so budget for routine maintenance, but the 1.32 average failures per vehicle suggests major structural and safety issues are rare. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on fluids, suspension bushes, and electronics—the typical failure points for this generation.

Generally reliable 8.4% above UK average
88.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,581
typical mileage
5,843–15,581 middle half
13.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 BMW G Series

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 BMW G Series vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,843
low mileage
9,581
typical
15,581
high mileage

Half of all 2007 BMW G Series vehicles fall between 5,843 and 15,581 miles.

2007 BMW G Series — Still on the Road

67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.

127 67 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.32
Avg failures per vehicle
4.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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