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RF09 NHX

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,644 mi
Last recorded193,644 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 NHX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 193,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 192,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 189,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 189,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 189,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2019 182,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 160,684 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 18 Nov 2017 147,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,955 miles

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

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

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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RF09 NHX is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 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 RF09 NHX, 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 17 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF09 NHX registered?

RF09 NHX is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is RF09 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 NHX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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