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GJ55 NED

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,364 mi
Last recorded75,364 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NED
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 75,364 miles

Rear Under seal the underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2026 75,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Under seal the underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,732 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,622 miles

o/s and n/s rear suspension (front) bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,373 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,855 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 47,855 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint right hand rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall 245/35yr19

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 25,512 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,977 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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GJ55 NED is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GJ55 NED, 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 GJ55 NED registered?

GJ55 NED is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GJ55 NED safe to buy?

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