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EU08 YJC

2008 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,439 mi
Last recorded24,439 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YJC
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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EU08 YJC is a 2008 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU08 YJC, 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 EU08 YJC registered?

EU08 YJC is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EU08 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 YJC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU08 YJC have outstanding finance?

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