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R28 BOG

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,444 mi
Last recorded152,444 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 BOG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 152,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle restricted view

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just passable.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,658 miles

engine bay restricted view

parking brake effort just passed 17%

vehicle under tray

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,321 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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R28 BOG is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R28 BOG, 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 R28 BOG registered?

R28 BOG is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is R28 BOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 BOG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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