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EU55 YWV

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YWV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 117,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,768 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 116,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,626 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,253 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,934 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/19Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30/19Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,554 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,395 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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EU55 YWV is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EU55 YWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU55 YWV registered?

EU55 YWV is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is EU55 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 YWV 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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