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EY57 FOD

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 FOD
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,834 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,543 miles

wear front tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,971 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,901 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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EY57 FOD is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY57 FOD, 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 EY57 FOD registered?

EY57 FOD is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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