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BL07 XOP

2007 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 XOP
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 137,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,196 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 136,317 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,483 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,050 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,047 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,864 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 79,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2013 77,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,660 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,124 miles

The front number plate has slight damage

The petrol cap flap opening spring is faulty

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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BL07 XOP is a 2007 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL07 XOP, 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 BL07 XOP registered?

BL07 XOP is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 9 August 2007.

Is BL07 XOP safe to buy?

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