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GJ06 EBC

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,805 mi
Last recorded90,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EBC
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,805 miles

airbag ttre warning lights on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,051 miles

front and rear tyre treads inner edges wearing

front number plate small crack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,291 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,024 miles

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

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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GJ06 EBC is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GJ06 EBC, 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 GJ06 EBC registered?

GJ06 EBC is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is GJ06 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 EBC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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