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H8 FRO

1997 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FRO
MakeBMW
Model550
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2015 151,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 149,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 146,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracked around shoulder but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 4 Aug 2011 139,174 miles

air bag light on

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 133,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 129,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 125,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 120,164 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 116,231 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 110,640 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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H8 FRO is a 1997 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H8 FRO, 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 29 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 H8 FRO registered?

H8 FRO is a 1997 BMW 550, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is H8 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 FRO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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