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YK07 VNV

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,674 mi
Last recorded139,674 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VNV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted unable to see some components slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2024 139,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted unable to see some components slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,483 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 130,449 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration suspect engine oil level over full (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 130,449 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration suspect engine oil level over full (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high set[should auto set the hight] (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 115,618 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,087 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,545 miles

front and rear disc lipped

slight play in n/s/f track rod

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,902 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,694 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 67,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,024 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
Full BMW 550 reliability report

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YK07 VNV is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK07 VNV, 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 YK07 VNV registered?

YK07 VNV is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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