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AF55 BMW

2011 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BMW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,085 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 71,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,329 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 40,329 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF55 BMW is a 2011 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 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 AF55 BMW, 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 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF55 BMW registered?

AF55 BMW is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is AF55 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 BMW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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