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JY55 DEV

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

204,035 mi
Last recorded204,035 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY55 DEV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 204,035 miles

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

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 15 Feb 2025 194,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 182,773 miles

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

Rear Seats folded down.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 182,773 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 171,794 miles

Rear Seats folded down.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 171,794 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,583 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 155,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 152,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 145,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 137,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 128,357 miles

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 91,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front bumper

Off side front brake creaking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,495 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,453 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,967 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2009 35,279 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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JY55 DEV is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 JY55 DEV, 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 JY55 DEV registered?

JY55 DEV is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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