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HV08 JMO

2008 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 JMO
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,351 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 27 Nov 2024 82,351 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,940 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,162 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 22,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,150 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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HV08 JMO is a 2008 BMW 550 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 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 HV08 JMO, 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 18 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 HV08 JMO registered?

HV08 JMO is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is HV08 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 JMO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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