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AY55 MLU

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,597 mi
Last recorded150,597 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MLU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 150,597 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 138,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 111,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,858 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,326 miles

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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AY55 MLU is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY55 MLU, 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 AY55 MLU registered?

AY55 MLU is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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