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HX58 FTY

2008 BMW 550

White Diesel 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,282 mi
Last recorded217,282 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX58 FTY
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 217,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 199,201 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 199,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 177,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lamp washers not woking if fitted

o/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 177,893 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lamp washers not woking if fitted

o/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 166,243 miles

windscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers veiw of the road

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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HX58 FTY is a 2008 BMW 550 in White with a 4,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HX58 FTY, 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.

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What year was HX58 FTY registered?

HX58 FTY is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is HX58 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX58 FTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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