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FA07 YAU

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,218 mi
Last recorded184,218 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 YAU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 184,218 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 174,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 162,227 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 130,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 112,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,687 miles

Oil leak

unable to see front brake pads

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

unable to see front brake pads

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,904 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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FA07 YAU is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FA07 YAU, 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 FA07 YAU registered?

FA07 YAU is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is FA07 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA07 YAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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