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WUI 550

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,721 mi
Last recorded116,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUI 550
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 112,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,908 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,797 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just below minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,961 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 May 2016 88,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers side front tyre worn on the outer edge close to legal limit

passenger side front tyre worn on the inner edge close to legel limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,474 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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WUI 550 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUI 550, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WUI 550 registered?

WUI 550 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is WUI 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUI 550 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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