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AK57 YBT

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,467 mi
Last recorded203,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YBT
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 203,467 miles

Under Try Fitted, wet weather

Pass 3 Oct 2017 200,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 196,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 183,779 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 183,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 158,161 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 158,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 133,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,243 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,857 miles

gearbox oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges no cords exposed at time of test

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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AK57 YBT is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 YBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK57 YBT registered?

AK57 YBT is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is AK57 YBT safe to buy?

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