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KC55 LRY

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 LRY
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 91,157 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 91,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,244 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,749 miles

small stone chip marks on windscreen, n/s swept area

Fail 24 Nov 2010 42,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small stone chip marks on windscreen, n/s swept area

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,044 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,013 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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KC55 LRY is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 89,902 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 KC55 LRY, 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 21 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KC55 LRY registered?

KC55 LRY is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is KC55 LRY safe to buy?

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