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RA07 EFD

2007 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 EFD
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,187 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,119 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 65,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 65,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/19 continental. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 64,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,357 miles

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,522 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,582 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,429 miles

near side tyre kerb band damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 15,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,289 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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RA07 EFD is a 2007 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA07 EFD, 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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RA07 EFD is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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