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B15 GPP

2007 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GPP
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 178,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 178,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 165,744 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 96,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 88,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 59,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre tread -- cords NOT visible -- within MOT limits

o/s/f tyre tread stepped

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,626 miles

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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B15 GPP is a 2007 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B15 GPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B15 GPP registered?

B15 GPP is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for B15 GPP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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