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6 BNJ

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 67,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,278 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,607 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 63,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 56,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,962 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,185 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,367 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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6 BNJ is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 6 BNJ, 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 21 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 6 BNJ registered?

6 BNJ is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is 6 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 BNJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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