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RK07 NLE

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,250 mi
Last recorded141,250 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 NLE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 140,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 136,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,981 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 126,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 126,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Mar 2021 126,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,547 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside H arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 122,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside H arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,001 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 88,519 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 88,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 26,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 20,019 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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RK07 NLE is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RK07 NLE, 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 RK07 NLE registered?

RK07 NLE is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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The MOT history for RK07 NLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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