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AJ55 XXR

2005 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXR
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,652 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,553 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,699 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,298 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,111 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on ther inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,495 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,040 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 31,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,048 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 22,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AJ55 XXR is a 2005 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ55 XXR, 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.

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AJ55 XXR is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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