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RF11 AXV

2011 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 AXV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,965 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 89,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,102 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 85,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,885 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,569 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,710 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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RF11 AXV is a 2011 BMW 550 in Silver 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 RF11 AXV, 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 RF11 AXV registered?

RF11 AXV is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is RF11 AXV safe to buy?

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