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AL56 RTO

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 RTO
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,982 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs - Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Pipes Corroded, Inner Wheel Arch, Both Sides - Areas Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 98,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Linkage Bent/Damaged & Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Imbalance of 78% Across Axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs - Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Pipes Corroded, Inner Wheel Arch, Both Sides - Areas Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,839 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 30,824 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,400 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AL56 RTO is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AL56 RTO, 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 AL56 RTO registered?

AL56 RTO is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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