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BP56 XEX

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,576 mi
Last recorded5,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 XEX
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 5,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 5,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis 'Dynamic Drive Light Illuminated' (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 193 miles

Plastic Engine Cover Fitted

Plastic Undertrays Fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic Engine Cover Fitted

Plastic Undertrays Fitted

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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BP56 XEX is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BP56 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP56 XEX registered?

BP56 XEX is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BP56 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP56 XEX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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