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EY55 AVL

2005 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 AVL
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 159,074 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 156,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 152,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 147,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,508 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 141,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,075 miles

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

Offside Front all suspention components are contaminated by oil

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front all suspention components are contaminated by oil

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,266 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 119,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 106,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 106,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,904 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,653 miles

o/s front jacking block missing

Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front tracking out

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

o/s front jacking block missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,877 miles

both offside front and rear outer tyre side walls damaged

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front inner tyre side wall damaged

unable to fully check the nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 75,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both offside front and rear outer tyre side walls damaged

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front inner tyre side wall damaged

unable to fully check the nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,546 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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EY55 AVL is a 2005 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EY55 AVL, 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 EY55 AVL registered?

EY55 AVL is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is EY55 AVL safe to buy?

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