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RF51 JZO

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,885 mi
Last recorded99,885 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 JZO
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,885 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 99,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 80,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,243 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 23 Dec 2019 71,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,970 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,800 miles

Rear tyres getting low.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,119 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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RF51 JZO is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RF51 JZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 JZO registered?

RF51 JZO is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is RF51 JZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 JZO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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