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EN57 VKF

2008 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,091 mi
Last recorded83,091 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VKF
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,312 miles

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Air leaking (5.2.3 (k))

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Under-trays loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,904 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,612 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 65,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,779 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

petrol flap hard to open

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,460 miles

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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EN57 VKF is a 2008 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 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 EN57 VKF, 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 18 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 EN57 VKF registered?

EN57 VKF is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is EN57 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 VKF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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