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GT02 DAY

2006 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,433 mi
Last recorded141,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT02 DAY
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 139,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 137,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 138,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 129,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 129,181 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,037 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking on underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,336 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 84,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,211 miles

OSF Tyre worn outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,493 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,493 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2010 42,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,776 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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GT02 DAY is a 2006 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GT02 DAY, 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 GT02 DAY registered?

GT02 DAY is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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