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FJ56 CDF

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,112 mi
Last recorded118,112 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 CDF
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 111,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,870 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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FJ56 CDF is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FJ56 CDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ56 CDF registered?

FJ56 CDF is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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