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YH57 MFA

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,232 mi
Last recorded113,232 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 MFA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,982 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 109,902 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,628 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2019 104,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,816 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)

under trays` engine covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,751 miles

under trays, engine and cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,881 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 39,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,066 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

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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YH57 MFA is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH57 MFA, 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 YH57 MFA registered?

YH57 MFA is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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