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DV55 WGW

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WGW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,605 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,233 miles

baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat belt

offside front tyre outerwall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,773 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 13,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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DV55 WGW is a 2005 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 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 DV55 WGW, 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 21 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV55 WGW registered?

DV55 WGW is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is DV55 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 WGW 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.

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