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A32 DMC

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA32 DMC
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 72,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 65,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,080 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 61,080 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner face. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,068 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,188 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,570 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,468 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,208 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 17,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A32 DMC is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 A32 DMC, 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 20 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A32 DMC registered?

A32 DMC is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is A32 DMC safe to buy?

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