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YC07 XFG

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,744 mi
Last recorded127,744 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XFG
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 127,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 127,664 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 126,337 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 117,672 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,929 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,869 miles

Nearside Rear Childseat fitted.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,742 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,156 miles

body trays fitted at time of testingrestricting view of components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,031 miles

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

body trays fitted at time of testingrestricting view of components

o/r tyre cuts/worn advise to change

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,205 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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YC07 XFG is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YC07 XFG, 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 YC07 XFG registered?

YC07 XFG is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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