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54 AKP

2012 BMW 550

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,826 mi
Last recorded56,826 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 55050,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 AKP
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,478 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,699 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 23,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,754 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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54 AKP is a 2012 BMW 550 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 50,745 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 54 AKP, 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 14 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 54 AKP registered?

54 AKP is a 2012 BMW 550, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is 54 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 AKP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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