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KN55 YMD

2005 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,655 mi
Last recorded172,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 55089,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YMD
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 172,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 170,759 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 15 Jul 2021 168,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 168,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 164,998 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 164,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 160,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,678 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,637 miles

lots of chips in front screen

off side rear tyre just on 1.6mm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,612 miles

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

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

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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KN55 YMD is a 2005 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN55 YMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN55 YMD registered?

KN55 YMD is a 2005 BMW 550, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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