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C2 SUK

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,396 mi
Last recorded79,396 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SUK
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 79,396 miles

o/s tie rod has minor play

Pass 22 Feb 2025 73,054 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,614 miles

both rear tyre low inner edge

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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C2 SUK is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C2 SUK, 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 C2 SUK registered?

C2 SUK is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is C2 SUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 SUK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C2 SUK have outstanding finance?

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