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FN56 FNE

2006 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,216 mi
Last recorded55,216 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 FNE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,450 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge, undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight scuffing noise o/s/f wheel when rotating wheel

Fail 6 May 2013 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight scuffing noise o/s/f wheel when rotating wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,677 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,677 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FN56 FNE is a 2006 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FN56 FNE, 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.

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What year was FN56 FNE registered?

FN56 FNE is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FN56 FNE safe to buy?

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