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E6 OBW

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 OBW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 60,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 55,429 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,782 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,753 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,061 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle surround broken

Offside Rear seat belt buckle surround broken

Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle surround broken

Offside Rear seat belt buckle surround broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,374 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,887 miles

found: nearside rear parking brake performance quite low.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 29,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

found: nearside rear parking brake performance quite low.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,899 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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E6 OBW is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E6 OBW, 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 E6 OBW registered?

E6 OBW is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is E6 OBW safe to buy?

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