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YH57 MGX

2007 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 55074,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 MGX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 102,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 102,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 99,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 99,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick side (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick side (3.5.1g)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre rear (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear suspension has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS,BATTERY WEAK,

Fail 20 Jan 2016 83,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear suspension has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS,BATTERY WEAK,

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 72,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,806 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 fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,243 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,979 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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YH57 MGX is a 2007 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

YH57 MGX is a 2007 BMW 550, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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