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LA09 FZJ

2009 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,648 mi
Last recorded7,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 55065,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2020 7,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 7,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 6,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 6,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,246 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 10 Oct 2013 4,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 3,682 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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LA09 FZJ is a 2009 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 65,257 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 LA09 FZJ, 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 17 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 LA09 FZJ registered?

LA09 FZJ is a 2009 BMW 550, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA09 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 FZJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA09 FZJ have outstanding finance?

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