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FY55 UWV

2005 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UWV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,124 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,275 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2023 83,225 miles

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Fail 22 Feb 2023 83,186 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,138 miles

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,031 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 74,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge broader line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,103 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,955 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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FY55 UWV is a 2005 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY55 UWV, 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 FY55 UWV registered?

FY55 UWV is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 UWV safe to buy?

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