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N7 CVS

2011 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,369 mi
Last recorded120,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 CVS
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 120,369 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 110,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 99,540 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,578 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,146 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 57,142 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 54,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,155 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,155 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N7 CVS is a 2011 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 N7 CVS, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N7 CVS registered?

N7 CVS is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is N7 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 CVS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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