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BW07 PLZ

2007 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,952 mi
Last recorded12,952 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW07 PLZ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 12,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 4,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 1,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 1,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 55 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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BW07 PLZ is a 2007 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BW07 PLZ, 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 BW07 PLZ registered?

BW07 PLZ is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is BW07 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW07 PLZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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