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HK07 GZX

2007 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,441 mi
Last recorded171,441 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 GZX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 171,441 miles

both side mirror glass faded!

oil leaks!

Fail 27 May 2025 171,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both side mirror glass faded!

oil leaks!

Pass 24 May 2024 158,988 miles

oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2024 158,988 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts & smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leaks!

Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,082 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel flap difficult to open

Fail 8 Jun 2021 135,082 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))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel flap difficult to open

Pass 24 Jun 2020 130,854 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 130,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 122,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 111,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 99,976 miles

Front Front brakes low on inner pads

Pass 25 May 2016 89,796 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 66,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 66,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,458 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,458 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,538 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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HK07 GZX is a 2007 BMW 550 in Blue 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 HK07 GZX, 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 HK07 GZX registered?

HK07 GZX is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is HK07 GZX safe to buy?

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