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DA55 NPE

2006 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,311 mi
Last recorded178,311 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 NPE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 178,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 175,909 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 175,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 168,391 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 168,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 162,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 162,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,730 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 151,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 148,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 132,949 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 132,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 106,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,391 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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DA55 NPE is a 2006 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA55 NPE, 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 DA55 NPE registered?

DA55 NPE is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is DA55 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 NPE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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