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GT09 DAV

2009 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT09 DAV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 92,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre pipes have been fitted to replace suspected secondary catalytic converters ( req conformation )

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,570 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,327 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,748 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,104 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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GT09 DAV is a 2009 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GT09 DAV, 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 17 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GT09 DAV registered?

GT09 DAV is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is GT09 DAV safe to buy?

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