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KY17 UPW

2017 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY17 UPW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 46,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 41,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 39,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 26,868 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 26,865 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor windscreen chip not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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KY17 UPW is a 2017 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY17 UPW, 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 9 years old, this BMW 550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY17 UPW registered?

KY17 UPW is a 2017 BMW 550, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is KY17 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY17 UPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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