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GF06 JCU

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 JCU
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,878 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2025 102,876 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,546 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,502 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 84,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,068 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

damage to windscreen

offside / front/rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 60,056 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

damage to windscreen

offside / front/rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,115 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE/S ARE WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE/TREAD LOW

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge/tread low

offside rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,404 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,592 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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GF06 JCU is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GF06 JCU, 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 GF06 JCU registered?

GF06 JCU is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is GF06 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 JCU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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