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AO09 WKA

2009 BMW 550

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 WKA
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 82,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 75,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 64,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 63,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,533 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,964 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 53,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,940 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,383 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 14,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,561 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AO09 WKA is a 2009 BMW 550 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 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 AO09 WKA, 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 17 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 AO09 WKA registered?

AO09 WKA is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is AO09 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 WKA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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